Take cauliflower to the following stage with Luke Hines’ tackle popcorn rooster, besides this one is vegan-friendly (and simply as crispy!).

Elements

• 100 g (1 cup) almond meal
• 2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tsp floor cumin
• 2 tsp floor turmeric
• 750 ml (3 cups) coconut cream
• 125 g (1 cup) arrowroot or tapioca flour
• 1 head of cauliflower, minimize into bite-sized florets
• Coconut, avocado or macadamia oil spray or oil, for coating
• Sea salt & freshly floor black pepper

Straightforward Barbecue Sauce

• 3 tbs hulled tahini
• 75 g tomato paste
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1½ tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1½ tsp molasses
• 3 drops liquid smoke, or to style (see Tip)
• Sea salt, to style
• ½ tsp chilli powder (elective)
• 3 tbs filtered water, plus additional if wanted

Methodology

Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 180°C and line two massive baking trays with baking paper.

Step 2.
Combine the almond meal, chilli powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin and turmeric in a big bowl. In a separate massive bowl, combine the coconut cream and arrowroot or tapioca flour to make a thick batter.

Step 3.
Dip a cauliflower floret briefly within the coconut cream batter to coat evenly, then toss it within the almond meal combination. Switch to a ready tray and repeat with the remainder of the florets.

Step 4.
When all of the florets are prepared, drizzle or give them a delicate spray with oil. Bake for 25–half-hour, turning midway and drizzling or re-spraying with oil if you want, till golden brown and crisp.

Step 5.
In the meantime, for the barbecue sauce, blitz all of the substances in a meals processor or high-speed blender till actually clean. If the sauce is somewhat thick, add an additional splash of water.

Step 6.
Take away the crispy cauliflower popcorn items from the oven and season with salt and pepper to style. Serve alongside the barbecue sauce.

Serves 4

 

Extract from 
Eat Extra Vegan by Luke Hines.
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Initially printed 3 Could 2020.