Description
Korean Baked Cauliflower is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines roasted cauliflower with a spicy-sweet Korean-style sauce made from gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil. It’s crispy, bold, and perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove cauliflower from the oven and toss with the sauce until well coated.
- Optionally return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet for best roasting results.
- Adjust gochujang to your preferred spice level.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Let cauliflower cool slightly before adding sauce for better coating.
- Serve with rice or salad for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean baked cauliflower, vegan Korean cauliflower, gochujang cauliflower, spicy cauliflower, Korean side dish, gluten-free cauliflower