Treat yourself to a tasty and nourishing dish with this vegan bang bang broccoli recipe, crafted with fresh ingredients that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
To start this recipe, make the bang bang sauce by combining mayonnaise, chili paste, and agave nectar. Set it aside or store it in the refrigerator until later use.
Next, prepare the batter by whisking together flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in hot sauce and set it aside.
In another bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar, and gradually pour it into the flour mixture until it forms a batter.
To prepare the bang bang broccoli, chop it into bite-sized florets, pat it dry, and keep it aside.
Heat the oil in a deep skillet and create a dipping station with the broccoli, batter, and breadcrumbs.
Dip the broccoli into the batter, coat it with breadcrumbs, and fry it in hot oil. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan and fry each side for 2 to 3 minutes until it turns crispy and golden.
Once done, remove the fried broccoli and drain it on paper towels. Serve it with bang bang sauce and chopped chives for garnish.
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Notes
When dredging the broccoli, keep a wet hand and dry hand to help prevent mess. Alternatively, you can pour the batter into a bag, toss all broccoli in, and shake it around until coated then pull one piece out a time to dredge in the breadcrumbs before frying.
Add salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika to the breadcrumbs for additional flavor.