Just when you thought Chinese food was off-limits, I give you Crispy Orange Cauliflower. Yes, you heard me correctly. What looks like chicken is actually cauliflower…
Proof as to why I am a better cook than baker. Cooking comes a lot more naturally for me–I am more at ease in finding my way around my spice rack than I ever am at baking a cake. There’s something so relaxing to me about chopping up vegetables, mincing garlic and figuring out which flavors I am missing in my dish. You could say cooking is a way for me to put my thoughts in a more clearer state of mind.
I do a lot of baking on Fork & Beans because I have always been afraid of it. You can read about my fears here. Some of you might be asking yourselves why someone would spend so much time with their fears. Don’t ask me why, it’s just what I do. Though my baking fears have subsided througout the past year and a half when I first started, it still exhausts me at times. Emotionally and physically.
This recipe will make you put your rolling pins away and get out your skillet! Make your way over to Vegan Richa’s for today’s GUEST POST to get this insanely good meatless, gluten, egg, and dairy-free take on one of my favorite Chinese food dishes. You will not be disappointed.
29 comments
Danielle says:
Feb 27, 2014
Sounded so wonderful…and it was actually quite tasty, but for some reason my cauliflower didn’t turn out. All of the breading stuck to the bottom of my pan and came off of the florets. I ended up with big chunks of breading (after scraping it off the pan) and naked florets. Any idea why this happened? I kept the heat at medium and used raw, unpasturized coconut oil.
Cara says:
Feb 27, 2014
Aw bummer, Danielle–so sorry to hear!
The only 2 things I can think of as to why the breading stuck to your pan is because 1). There wasn’t enough oil in the pan, and 2). It wasn’t hot enough. Hope that helps and better luck next time, for reals! xo
Danielle says:
Feb 28, 2014
Thank you for taking the time to reply! I will definitely try again
xo right back at ya!
Cara says:
Feb 28, 2014
You are so welcome, it’s my pleasure! I just wish I could be more of a help…
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Lisa says:
Jan 8, 2014
Can you bake this instead of frying? What temp and for how long?
The Vegan Version says:
Nov 17, 2013
I made a version of this, and it was OUTSTANDING. My cauliflower hating husband stated it looked so good that he would try it and also liked it! From a meat and potatoes vegetable hating guy that certainly is a pretty big compliment. Here is my version (not gluten free). http://www.theveganversion.com/2013/11/orange-cauliflower.html
Cara says:
Nov 18, 2013
Eeeeeee–best news ever! SO glad you liked it and thank you for the comment
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Nov 15, 2013
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Erin says:
Oct 7, 2013
is there is sub for the brown sugar,….?? can you use maple? or honey? or…???
Cara says:
Oct 8, 2013
I think honey would probably taste best but yes, any sub for sugar would work really…
Deanna says:
Sep 16, 2013
When I made this, the sauce made everything quite mushy. The taste was amazing and would like to try it again… any advice???
Michelle says:
Jun 6, 2013
This recipe looked phenomenal, so of course, I had to try and see if it tasted as good as it looked. IT DID! My meat-eating parents said it tasted better than crispy, orange chicken. Thanks for the share!
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Becky says:
Apr 22, 2013
Wowee this looks soo good, gonna make this next week, see if I can even get the husband to enjoy cauliflower
thanks for sharing!!
Joy @For the Love of Leaves says:
Apr 16, 2013
Oh man, I used to love the flavor of orange chicken, but haven’t had it in over 4 years since I became a vegetarian. Thank you for making it possible for me to enjoy that flavor again!
mmmarzipan says:
Apr 15, 2013
NOOOO! I am going through all the posts I have yet to read and one is more delicious than the next! You’re killin’ me, Cara! LOVE your work!
Cori says:
Apr 8, 2013
Where is the recipe for this?? I can’t find it anywhere!! It looks so good..
Cara says:
Apr 9, 2013
Hi Cori! The recipe is located towards the bottom in a link to a guest post I did for another blogger. Here it is: http://www.veganricha.com/2013/04/caras-crispy-orange-cauliflower-vegan.html
Jeanee says:
Apr 6, 2013
I love this recipe! I included it on my blog:
http://blog.shopdirtylaundry.com/posts/2013/4/5/61-the-dirty.html
ENJOY!
Cara says:
Apr 9, 2013
Thank you for the love, Jeanee. By the way, what a beautiful blog you have!! xo
Somer says:
Apr 5, 2013
I think you are the ultimate ratbag for besting my sesame orange seitan….
http://vedgedout.com/2013/03/14/meaty-cravings/
Yup, BESTED I say! xx
Cara says:
Apr 9, 2013
You and your big words
Cara says:
Apr 5, 2013
OK, made this last night for my birthday dinner!! It was freaking perfect!!! My non-vegan husband even loved it!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Cara says:
Apr 9, 2013
Eeeeee! So happy that you immediately tried it and liked it. It’s rather amazing what cauliflower can do, isn’t it? Hope you had an awesome birthday, Cara! (great name, too)
Beth @ Tasty Yummies says:
Apr 3, 2013
Um, this looks so amazing. Off to check out the recipe now.
Cara says:
Apr 9, 2013
It tastes as amazing as it looks too, Beth…