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Korean Gochujang Cauliflower Tacos

Sweet, spicy, tangy, totally addictive.

The Story

Sweet, spicy, tangy, totally addictive.

From a Seoul night market where the pojangmacha stalls glow orange under tarps and gochujang sticks to everything in the best way, comes a taco that has no business being this good.

Ingredients

  • <span class="rr-qty" data-rr-qty-num="1" data-rr-qty-unit="">1 medium</span> cauliflower, cut into florets
  • <span class="rr-qty" data-rr-qty-num="2" data-rr-qty-unit="tbsp">2 tbsp</span> cornstarch
  • <span class="rr-qty" data-rr-qty-num="2" data-rr-qty-unit="tbsp">2 tbsp</span> all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste salt & black pepper
  • <span class="rr-qty" data-rr-qty-num="2" data-rr-qty-unit="tbsp">2 tbsp</span> neutral oil
  • <span class="rr-qty" data-rr-qty-num="3" data-rr-qty-unit="tbsp">3 tbsp</span> gochujang paste

Step 1

Prep the cauliflower

Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets. In a large bowl, toss with cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Step 2

Roast until crispy

Heat oil in a large skillet or bake at 425°F (220°C). Cook or roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

Secret Tip

Add 1 tsp of brown sugar to the gochujang sauce and torch it (or hit it under the broiler) for 60 seconds after coating the cauliflower. The sauce develops a glassy lacquer like Korean fried chicken — and that's the bite people remember a week later.

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Korean Gochujang Cauliflower Tacos

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