BAKED SESAME ORANGE CAULIFLOWER RAMEN
Sesame Orange Cauliflower Ramen is a fun homemade version of a favorite takeout meal. I made this recipe with more wholesome ingredients without sacrificing any flavor and it's ready in 30 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 594kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 medium egg whites whisked
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
Orange Sauce
- ⅓ cup avocado oil or sesame oil or olive oil
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- ⅓ cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey or agave
- 4 cloved garlic clove minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced or grated
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes more is you like it spicier
- 2 packages ramen discard the seasoning pack or use this kind
- 2 tablespoons sesame seed
- Garnish: Sesame seeds, Green onions
Instructions
- Combine the whisked egg white, tamari, orange zest, and pepper. Toss well to coat. In a separate bowl, add the cornstarch.
- The egg white mixture will adhere to the cauliflower better if the cauliflower is dry. Place the cauliflower florets in a bowl and pour the egg white mixture over the cauliflower. Stir and toss to coat the florets with the egg white mixture.
- I like to use a sifter to dust the cornstarch over the cauliflower. Stir and cust more cornstarch over the cauliflower until all the cornstarch is used and the cauliflower is coated all over with cornstarch.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the broth, orange juice, tamari, rice vinegar, and honey.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Add the oil to the skillet, when it starts to ripple add the cauliflower. Work in batches if needed and don't crowd the pan. Cook until golden all around usually about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the cauliflower from the skillet.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
- Next, pour the orange sauce into the skillet. Bring it to a boil. Add the uncooked ramen, reduce heat to low, and cook until ramen is done and the sauce thickens. (about 5 minutes.)
- Add the cauliflower back into the pan and toss it with the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 4mg
