Sesame Pan-Fried Cauliflower

Ooooh baby. This is one of my favorite appetizers to make because it’s a.) delicious and b.) incredibly fast and easy. Sometimes I’ll even make this for lunch. It’s just really, really good! Use more or less Sambal Olek depending on your spice tolerance, but I certainly encourage you to add a little heat into your life! ;)
I used the air fryer at the end to crisp up the panko, but truly, this dish is just as delicious without that additional step.

SESAME PAN-FRIED CAULFLOWER
Yields 2 portions. Prep and cook time 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 T sesame oil
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1” nub of grated fresh ginger
- 3 T soy sauce
- 3 T raw honey
- 1 t Sambal Olek or sriracha sauce more or less to taste
- 1 scallion stalk, sliced
- shake of sesame seeds
- optional: 2 T panko breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS:
1.) Pour sesame oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and grated ginger. Toss until ginger is fragrant.
2.) Add 3 T soy sauce, 3 T raw honey, and 1 t Sambal Olek. Cook until cauliflower is cooked through but still has a bite to it. Lower temperature if necessary. Cook for 4 minutes.
3.) Slice scallions and add half to pan, saving second half for garnish. Cook for 30 seconds to soften scallions.
4.) Add sesame seeds and fresh scallion to garnish.
5.) Serve as is, or sprinkle 2 T panko breadcumps on top of cauliflower. Place in air fryer for 3 minutes, or broil on a baking sheet for 1-2 minutes until panko is crisp.