buffalo cauliflower bites with ranch dressing
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author: quincesandkale based on a food network recipe
recipe type: snack, finger food
cuisine: vegan
ingredients
- 800 grams of cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces
For the batter
- ⅓ cup soy milk
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ cup plain flour
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- a large pinch of salt
For the Marinade
- 2 tbsp vegan margarine or butter
- 3 tbs sriracha hot sauce
For the Ranch dressing
- ½ cup vegan mayo
- ½ clove garlic crushed to a paste
- 1 tbs soy milk
- juice of half a lime or lemon
- 1 tbs finely chopped parsley
- 1 tbs finely chopped dill
- salt to taste
instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220 deg C
- Mix the batter ingredients together in a large bowl
- Fold in the cauliflower pieces so they are completely coated in the batter
- Lift the cauliflower pieces out of the bowl with a fork to drain any excess batter and place on a single layer on a tray lined with baking paper.
- Cook for 25 minutes
- Meanwhile mix the marinade ingredients together and melt the butter in a microwave or saucepan
- Add the cauliflower pieces to the marinade mix and fold to coat completely
- Return to the oven in a single layer on baking paper and cook for a further 25 minutes
- Make the ranch dressing by mixing all the ingredients together.
- Serve the bites with ranch dressing as a dipping sauce.
Recipe by quinces and kale at http://quincesandkale.net/recipes/buffalo-cauliflower-bites-with-ranch-dressing/