🥥 Cauliflower Gets Exotic! Oven-Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut-Lemongrass & Sesame Sauce 🌿
Say goodbye to boring, bland cauliflower — and hello to crispy, golden florets coated in a creamy, tangy, and fragrant Coconut-Lemongrass Sauce. This Thai-inspired, oven-roasted dish brings out cauliflower’s nutty side while delivering big flavor from fresh herbs, warm spices, and toasted sesame. Whether you serve it as a side or a vegan main course, this recipe will transform the way you see this humble vegetable. 💛
🧾 Ingredients
1️⃣ Roasted Cauliflower Base:
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2️⃣ Coconut-Lemongrass Sauce:
- 100 ml coconut milk (preferably canned, full-fat)
- ½ stalk lemongrass, finely chopped or pressed
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey, if not vegan)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Optional: Pinch of Espelette pepper or red chili flakes
3️⃣ Crunchy Topping:
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (white and/or black)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
🥄 Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- ½ cup roasted cashews
