Side Dishes

Gobi Manchurian (Asian Fried Cauliflower)

Prep 15 mins
Total 50 mins

Easy
Serves 6

Compatible with

Ninja® Foodi™ 6.5-qt. The Pressure Cooker that Crisps™ Air Fryer
Recipes

Contains Soybeans
Contains Wheat

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60g flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
175g water
1 head cauliflower, cut in 2-inch florets
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon chili paste
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons fresh green onions, chopped, for garnish

1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup water
1 head (4 cups) cauliflower, cut in 2-inch florets
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon chili paste
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons fresh green onions, chopped, for garnish

Utensils

Large Bowl
Silicone Whisk
Baking Sheet
Medium Bowl
Silicone-Tipped Tongs

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, chili powder, and salt.
Step 2

Whisk in water until a smooth, thick batter forms. Add cauliflower to batter and coat evenly. Transfer coated cauliflower to a sheet tray and freeze for 1 hour.
Step 3

Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to MD. Select START/STOP to begin. Allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
Step 4

After 5 minutes, add oil, garlic, and ginger to pot and cook for 1 minute. And remaining ingredients, except green onions, and cook until slightly thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer sauce to a bowl and set aside. Wipe pot out with a paper towel.
Step 5

After 1 hour, remove chilled cauliflower from freezer. Arrange half the florets in the Cook & Crisp™ Basket; set aside.
Step 6

Close crisping lid. Preheat the unit by selecting AIR CRISP, setting the temperature to 360°F, and setting the time to 5 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 7

After 5 minutes, place basket with cauliflower in pot. Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 360°F, and set time to 16 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 8

After 8 minutes, open lid, then lift basket and shake florets or toss them with silicone-tipped tongs. Lower basket back into pot and close lid to resume cooking.
Step 9

Cooking is complete when florets are crispy and lightly browned. Transfer them to a bowl and set aside while you repeat the cooking process with remaining cauliflower.
Step 10

Toss the cooked cauliflower with sauce. Garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.