SMOKY SPICY KUNG PAO
VEGAN POULTRY
INGREDIENTS :
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Stir-fry :
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1 small head of cauliflower (about 550-600g), cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp dark soy sauce*
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1/2 spring onion, roughly chopped
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1cm piece of ginger, minced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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20g of roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
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6-8 dried chilli peppers (optional)
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2 tbsp Danwood Smoked Oil®
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Kung Pao sauce :
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1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce*
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1 tbsp light soy sauce*
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1 tbsp Danwood Smoky Vinegar®
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2 tbsp maple syrup
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2 tsp cornstarch
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6 tbsp water
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1/2 tsp Chinese chilli oil (optional)
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INSTRUCTIONS :
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Preheat the oven to 180ËšC.
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Put the florets in a large mixing bowl, adding 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp dark soy sauce. Mix well, making sure each cauliflower floret is coated evenly.
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Place the cauliflower on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cauliflower is golden and tender. To test the tenderness, poke a floret with a fork to see if it’s tender all the way through.
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Combine all the ingredients for the Kung Pao sauce in a bowl and mix well.
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Heat Danwood Smoked Oil® in large, non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Add the minced garlic, ginger, dried chilli, and spring onion and fry for 2-3 minutes to infuse the flavours.
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Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the cauliflower florets. Give the Kung Pao sauce a quick stir and add this to the pan.
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Quickly stir-fry everything together for a couple of minutes until each floret is evenly coated.
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Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and toss for another minute, then finally garnish with the spring onion and serve hot with either rice or noodles.
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* Regular soy sauce is made with fermented wheat.
* Use gluten-free soy sauce if you are gluten intolerant.
This Kung Pao cauliflower is a delicious , meat-free Chinese takeaway alternative to the classic Kung Pao Chicken . It is sweet , spicy , smoky , finger-licking tasty , and comforting .