Supplies

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 Thai green chilies, split lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons water

Gobi Manchurian

  • 1/2 medium-sized cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Oil for frying
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps

Sauce

  1. Heat a frying pan on medium-high, and add onion, chilies, ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant and softened.
  2. Add ketchup, chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar. Stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water.
  4. Pour cornstarch slurry into ketchup mixture in pan, and bring to a bubbly simmer.

Gobi Manchurian

  1. In a large pot, heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F.
  2. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt and water in a large bowl until a thin batter forms. Add more water if needed.
  3. Add cauliflower to batter and toss to coat.
  4. Fry in small batches until browned and crispy, approximately 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Place cauliflower in a bowl, and toss with sauce.
  6. Transfer to a platter and garnish with green onions.