Fried Cauliflower with Sesame and Hoisin

Name: Fried Cauliflower with Sesame and Hoisin
Total time: 30
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup tempura batter mix; ¾ cup ice cold water; ¼ cup hoisin sauce; 5 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets; 4 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe by Bustercluck from allrecipes.com

Appetizer 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4 servings

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1 cup tempura batter mix
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¾ cup ice cold water
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¼ cup hoisin sauce
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5 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar

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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
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4 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Instructions

Combine tempura mix and water in a bowl; whisk until blended. Set bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice cubes to keep cold.
Mix hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
Dip cauliflower into the tempura batter and set on a plate to let excess batter drip off.
Combine vegetable oil and remaining 3 tablespoons sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring temperature up to 350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C).
Deep-fry cauliflower florets in batches until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve with hoisin mixture drizzled on top, or on the side for dipping.