I’ve made cauliflower wings and cauliflower bites more times than I can count. My Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings were named one of the recipes that “won 2016” and “better than the real thing” – which was a pretty big deal to me. To say I’m proud of and in love with my cauliflower wings is an understatement. It’s one of my favourite recipe ideas ever. Over the years, I’ve tried only a few more versions, and I’ve made them my own way. I know which type of cauliflower I like more, the sweet to salty sauce ratio and so much more. However, there’s one thing that I haven’t changed – I always make my cauliflower wings and my cauliflower bites with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and I always prefer them that way. This Sweet and Sticky Orange Cauliflower Bites is the exact same way – and it is phenomenal in flavour. Let’s talk flavours of these cauliflower wings first, then we get into why you should definitely be using Bob’s Red Mill’s gluten free flours here. Who doesn’t love the flavour of orange chicken that most of us grew up tasting in food courts, then always ordering for takeout? It’s sticky, sweet, but kind of tangy, and has a distinct and reminiscent flavour that is easily identified as “ah! That’s orange chicken!” I wanted to replicate that flavour perfectly, except of course without the chicken part. I’m happy to say that after a few adjustments; these Orange Cauliflower Bites match – like, they really do. In fact I tested it on Gav the second he walked through the door (catching him by surprise made me feel like a food detective, of course) and he immediately said “oh yeah; that’s orange chicken flavour!” As amazing and crucial as the sauce is, the base of these orange cauliflower bites is what makes them supreme aka, that beautiful batter. It’s also what earned them all of those titles. I’ve kept it the same because I fell in love with my original formula and wanted to keep it that way. The batter on the cauliflower makes it taste deliciously crisp and gives it that “chicken-like” breading texture. That’s why I love using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour for this. Not only does it make these gluten free, the texture of the flour mixture is so nice and tender, making me prefer these over all purpose flour. It keeps it light and flavourful, instead of dense. It means it bakes through perfectly in time, every single time. Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour has the ideal blend that I stand behind time and time again for these babies. So you can rest assured that your baked orange cauliflower bites will “taste like the real deal”. Not going to lie – I love hearing those words! I really hope you guys love these as much as we did! The sauce is perfect as is but feel free to up sweetness or saltiness based on your own preference. Enjoy, friends!
