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As we know, we are still in a pandemic, which means that the Super Bowl this year will be different. It is a day where so many friends and family get together to have fun, food and drink. For many, it is not necessarily about the game, but more of a social event. This year, we might have just a few family/friends over or none at all. Whatever might be the case for you, it is important to connect with at least one person, especially if you are used to gatherings on this day. While it might not be the same as other years here are a few suggestions on how to have a pleasant Super Bowl 2021:
- Contact at least 5 people in the hopes of setting up a zoom meeting, google meet, FB live or other virtual platforms to meet and connect during the game
- Set up a live Watch Party so you can have someone stream parts of the game and share
- Plan a mini-party at your house with those you live with
- Make some fun hor d’oeuvres that are a bit healthier and 1 or 2 desserts as well.
- Watch the best commercials of the new year and yes, go for a few squats, lunges, crunches or sit ups in between! That way, you won’t gain weight!
- Make the recipe below for a different twist
- Have fun, relax, and enjoy!
Sweet and Sticky Orange Cauliflower Bites
These Sweet and Sticky Orange Cauliflower Bites taste just like your favourite Chinese takeout order! They are deliciously battered and are coated in a sweet orange sauce and yes, they are gluten and dairy free!Servings 30 servingsCalories 41kcalCauliflower Bites
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 if you want it very spicy, leave out if you don’t like spice
- 1 cup crispy gluten free panko bread crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper OR brown rice cereal puffs crushed and seasoned
- sesame seeds and chopped scallions to garnish
Orange Sauce
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons liquid aminos/low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water stirred together until cornstarch is dissolved (or try arrowroot)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking sheet or greased foil.
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Remove florets from the cauliflower (aka don’t use the stem). Chop the cauliflower into smaller pieces to resemble the size of bites.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the gluten free flour, almond milk, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl to make the batter.
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In another separate bowl, place the breadcrumbs. Line it up beside the batter bowl.
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Toss the cauliflower in the batter mixture one at a time, shaking off excess batter. Do not soak. Then, dip the cauliflower into the breadcrumbs to coat completely, then place onto the baking sheet. Repeat until all of the bites are coated.
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Bake for 20 minutes. Please ensure your oven is completely preheated and hot. While baking, prepare the ingredients for the sauce (see below).
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Remove from oven. Toss the bites in the sauce then using tongs or even just a large spoon, coating completely. Remove from pot and place back on the baking sheet. Bake for another 5 minutes for the sauce to soak into the bites.
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Remove from oven and serve immediately with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Enjoy!
Orange Sauce
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While the bites are baking and have about 5 minutes left, in a pot over high heat, mix all the sauce ingredients, except the cornstarch slurry.
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Bring to a boil and boil for about 1 minute, then reduce heat to medium low. Add in the cornstarch slurry and whisk vigorously until dissolved into the sauce. Let it cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Taste a little bit to decide if you need more sweetener or more soy sauce.
Recipe Adapted from Jessica Hylton
Note: About the bites: 1) Don’t use olive oil to grease the baking sheet since it will burn the bottom of your bites. If using a silicone mat, you don’t need to grease it at all. 2) use parchment paper and line the baking sheet, so the bites won’t stick 3) The batter will only adhere to the cauliflower bites dry. So, if for any reason you wet your cauliflower, it has to be 100% dry for the batter to stick 4) the wings are best kept fresh (not frozen) up to 4 days.
- Reageer