Purple Cauliflower General Tao
Featuring: Tindall Farm & Market Cauliflower
Purple Cauliflower General Tao
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 head Tindall’s Purple Cauliflower, cut into large florets
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp soy sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp water
2 tsp cornstarch
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced
1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
Handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• Add sesame oil to a large cast iron skillet, set over high heat and once pan is smoking, add cauliflower and cook until charred and almost cooked through, tossing often.
• Meanwhile, whisk together tomato paste, soy sauce, chicken broth, water and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl to combine. Set aside.
• To skillet, add onion, chilies, and ginger, reduce heat to medium, and cook until onions are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir reserved sauce mixture to combine, add to skillet, and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Garnish cauliflower mixture with peanuts, green onion, and cilantro and serve immediately.
Serves 4