Baked Cauliflower Bites with Sticky Marmite and Garlic Sauce

Serves: 4
Prep: 20
Cook: 35

Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower
  • 1 ½ cups wholemeal flour
  • 3 tbs cornflour
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • sesame seeds, to garnish
  • sliced spring onion, to garnish
Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbs Marmite™
  • 2 tbs white vinegar
  • 2 tbs sesame oil
  • 1 tbs no added salt tomato paste
  • 3 tbs honey
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tsp cornflour

Method

  1. Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 190°C fan bake and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Step 2

    Cut the cauliflower into small bite-sized florets.
  3. Step 3

    In a large bowl, mix together the flour and cornflour. Add half of the water and mix until smooth. Continue to add the remaining water, a little at a time, until you achieve a thick batter (you may not need all of the water).
  4. Step 4

    Add the cauliflower florets and mix well to coat. Use tongs to transfer the battered cauliflower pieces to the lined baking tray and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Step 5

    Meanwhile, combine the garlic, Marmite, white vinegar, sesame oil, tomato paste and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix the cornflour with the water and add to the sauce. Whisk until the sauce thickens and remove from the heat.
  6. Step 6

    When the battered cauliflower has cooked for 20 minutes, remove from the oven and use tongs to transfer the florets into a large bowl. Pour over the sauce and toss well to coat.
  7. Step 7

    Return the florets to the lined baking tray and bake for a further 10-15 minutes until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown.
  8. Step 8

    Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced spring onion.

Tips

These tasty morsels are great served as a finger food snack or can be turned into a more substantial meal by serving with brown rice, tofu/ tempeh, fresh leafy greens and herbs for an Asian-inspired salad bowl.