Korean Fried Cauliflower Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Korean Fried Cauliflower Tacos combine crispy, flavorful cauliflower with fresh toppings, creating a delicious fusion dish. Perfect for a quick dinner or a fun gathering, this tacos recipe is sure to impress.

The recipe is simple to follow and highlights the bold flavors of Korean cuisine while offering a vegetarian option that everyone can enjoy.

Crispy Korean Cauliflower Tacos

This tacos recipe features battered and fried cauliflower tossed in a spicy Korean sauce, served in warm tortillas and topped with fresh vegetables and creamy sauce. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup gochujang sauce (Korean chili paste)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Cauliflower: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
Coat with Panko: Roll the battered cauliflower in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Fry the Cauliflower: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the cauliflower in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix gochujang sauce with honey or maple syrup until well combined.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a skillet. Place fried cauliflower on each tortilla, top with shredded cabbage, radishes, and cilantro. Drizzle with the gochujang sauce.
Serve: Squeeze lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately.