Step 1

CAULIFLOWER

Step 2

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 3

Remove the core from cauliflower and cut it into equal bite-sized florets.

Step 4

In a large bowl, add flour and the remaining ingredients.

Step 5

Whisk together.

Step 6

The batter should be similar to the pancake batter.

Step 7

Add more water if too thick (varies depending on the type of flour chosen)

Step 8

Line a baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat

Step 9

Dip each cauliflower floret individually, spacing them centimeters apart on the baking sheet.

Step 10

Cook for 20 minutes.

Step 11

While cauliflower bakes, prepare the sauce.

Step 12

Remove cauliflower from the oven.

Step 13

Place breaded and baked cauliflower florets into a bowl.

Step 14

Pour sauce onto the florets and toss gently.

Step 15

Place saucy florets back on the pan, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.

Step 16

Preheat the air-fryer to 375

Step 17

Follow the same directions above.

Step 18

Place a single layer of battered cauliflower in the base of the air fryer.

Step 19

Air fry for 12 minutes

Step 20

Remove the pieces from the air fryer

Step 21

Toss in the sauce and place the pieces back in the air-fryer

Step 22

Cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 23

I suggest cooking all the cauliflower in batches before tossing it into the sauce to cook again for a few minutes.

Step 24

GENERAL TSO SAUCE

Step 25

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.

Step 26

Whisk all ingredients together.

Step 27

Heat on medium-low.

Step 28

The sauce will thicken as it heats.

Step 29

Now prepare the rice.

Step 30

RICE (OPTIONAL)

Step 31

Prepare 1 recipe of oil-free fried rice.

Step 32

Broccoli

Step 33

Place broccoli florets on a baking pan or Crisper Pan.

Step 34

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 35

Bake in the same oven with cauliflower for 10 minutes.

Step 36

SERVING

Step 37

Place 1/2 cup rice in the middle of each bowl.

Step 38

Add General Tso Cauliflower and broccoli.

Step 39

Garnish with sliced scallions and black sesame seeds.