Cauliflower Tempura with Spicy Mango Sauce

Name: Cauliflower Tempura with Spicy Mango Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 1 small cauliflower; 1 cup (150 grams) flour; 3 ¼ tablespoons cornstarch sunflower oil for deep-frying; ½ cup (200 grams) mango chutney; 2–3 teaspoons sriracha; ½ lime; 3 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley or cilantro; 3 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley or cilantro

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Vibrant Vegetables

By Janneke Philippi

Published 2024

About

Crispy battered cauliflower, served with a sweet and spicy mango sauce: what’s not to like? Ice water is the secret behind the extra-crispy coating. Add two or three ice cubes to the cold water when making the batter. The fried florets are at their best straight out of the pan!

Ingredients

1 small cauliflower
1 cup (150 grams) flour
3 ¼

Europe
Netherlands
Starter
Vegan

Method

CLEAN the cauliflower and divide into florets.

PUT the flour, cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, and about 2 cups (240 ml) ice water into a bowl. Mix together with a fork into a batter the consistency of thick yogurt. Don’t overmix the batter—small lumps are fine.

HEAT the sunflower oil to 350°F (180°C). Dip a small number of cauliflower florets into the batter an