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Korean Baked Cauliflower

Korean Baked Cauliflower: 5 Spicy-Sweet Flavors to Try


  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Quick, spicy-sweet roasted cauliflower tossed in a gochujang glaze, perfect for snacks or as a main dish over rice.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer.
  3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
  4. While the cauliflower roasts, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  5. For a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce in a saucepan for 3–5 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Drizzle the sauce over the roasted cauliflower, toss to coat, and return to the oven for 5 minutes to caramelize.
  7. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Vegetarian
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Korean

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 230
    • Sugar: 5g
    • Sodium: 600mg
    • Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 32g
    • Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg

    Keywords: Korean Baked Cauliflower, roasted cauliflower, gochujang glaze