Asian cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 small head cauliflower<br> cut into bite-size florets
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of white pepper
• 1 egg or 2 egg whites
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or rice flour
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 to 3 cups peanut or canola oil, for frying
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 6 scallions, white part finely sliced, green part chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon whole hot chili red chili pepper, minced
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
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