Gobi Manchurian

Dec 20, 2020
Cauliflower Indo-Chinese appetizer with a kick.

Ingredients

  • ½ lb Cauliflower florets
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 Egg Whites
  • ½ Green Bell Pepper
  • ½ Red Bell Pepper
  • ½ Spring Onion
  • ½ Yellow Onion (small)
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar or Rice Wine
  • 1 tbsp Chili Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Corn Starch
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste

Garnish

  • Spring Onion

Preparation

  1. Boil water in a small pot.
  2. Add salt and cauliflower and boil it for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a bowl with ice water to stop cooking.
  4. In a bigger bowl, whisk cornstarch and egg whites until there are no lumps.
  5. Add cauliflower and coat it well.
  6. Fry in oil at 375 degree until golden brown.
  7. In a pan, add oil on medium heat.
  8. Add garlic, onion and spring onion and peppers and sauté for 1 min.
  9. Add ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and chili sauce.
  10. Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl and add to the pan to thicken the sauce.
  11. Cook until sauce thickens.
  12. Add the cauliflower and coat in sauce.
  13. Garnish with spring onion and serve.

Tip

Cut the stem from cauliflower florets for a rounder Manchurian.

Required Kitchenware

You will need a deep fryer like the T-fal Model FR8000

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