Buffalo Cauliflower “Wings” With Bleu “Cheese” Dipping Sauce
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
- Cooking Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Spicy Wing Sauce
- 8 tablespoons hot sauce
- 8 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
- salt to taste
- "Bleu Cheese" Dip
- 1/4 block of firm tofu, pressed, drained and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup veganaise
- 1/2 cup vegan sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard (add more to taste for desired tang)
- 1/4 teaspoon yellow miso paste (add more to taste for desired flavor)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (add more to taste for desired tang)
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar (add more to taste for desired tang)
- 1/2 teaspoon dill (add more to taste for desired flavor)
- Salt, to taste
- Cauliflower "Wings"
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup of all purpose flour (all purpose gluten free, if desired)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups of seltzer water
- Salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- To make Spicy Wing sauce:
- Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan, over low heat.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and then turn off.
- To make "Bleu Cheese" Dip:
- Mix all ingredients, minus the tofu, until well incorporated and smooth.
- Mix in the crumbled tofu and chill until ready to serve.
- To make the Cauliflower Wings:
- Combine cauliflower ingredients, minus the cauliflower, until well incorporated.
- Pour about 1 inch of a high smoking point oil (safflower, sunflower, etc.) on the bottom of a frying pan or wok and bring up to medium heat.
- Once oil is hot but not smoking, dip the florets in the batter, making sure they are well coated.
- Fry them until they are lightly brown, a few at a time, do not crowd the pan.
- When they've cooked, place them on a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Toss cauliflower in Buffalo Sauce, making sure they are coated well.
- Serve with blue cheese dip.
- Enjoy!
RECIPE BACKSTORY
People party food! Whether it's to watch the game, yummy movie night snacks or a casual get together, yummy appetizers are always welcomed.
Buffalo wings are an American classic, however, for non-meat eaters, they're a no go. But meat eaters and green eaters alike can enjoy these spicy snacks featuring a vogue veggie, cauliflower!
Submitted by: "Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, The Healthy Voyager"