Chilli Cauliflower

Ingredients list for Chilli Cauliflower

• 1 1/2 medium Cauliflower separated into florets
• to taste Garlic
• 1/2 cup Cornflour/ corn starch
• 2 tbsps + to deep fry Oil
• 3-4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
• 1 inch piece Ginger finely chopped
• 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
• 4-6 Green chillies thinly sliced
• 1 medium Green capsicum cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups Vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoon Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon MSG
• 1/4 teaspoon White pepper powder
• 1 stalk Spring onion greens thinly sliced

Method

1. Soak the cauliflower florets in warm salted water for ten to fifteen minutes, drain and pat dry. Mix two tablespoons cornflour in half a cup of water.
2. Mix the remaining cornflour and salt with cauliflower florets. Sprinkle a little water and mix thoroughly. Heat sufficient oil in a wok and deep fry the cauliflower florets for three to four minutes or until they are crisp and light golden brown.
3. Drain on absorbent paper. Heat two tablespoons oil in a wok and stir fry the ginger and garlic for half a minute. Add onion, green chillies, capsicum and stir fry for a minute.
4. Add soy sauce and tomato sauce. Stir and add the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for two minutes. Add fried cauliflower florets, vinegar, sugar, MSG, white pepper powder and salt.
5. Stir in the cornflour mixture and cook stirring continuously till the mixture thickens and coats the cauliflower florets. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.

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