Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 2 quarts vegetable or peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 scallions, white and light green parts only, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced or grated ginger
- 5 small dried chiles
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup cold water, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
- 1 scallion, cut thinly on the bias, for serving
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, for serving
- Rice, for serving (optional)
