Sticky-sweet cauliflower noodles

Name: Sticky-sweet cauliflower noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower, (around 650g), cut into bitesized florets; 1 g red onion, sliced; 4 tbsp groundnut oil; 1 tbsp cornflour; 1 tbsp caster sugar; 2 tbsp , grated; 3 tbsp (2 sheets); 2 tbsp , beaten; 2 tbsp (whole or semi-skimmed); 250 g pack fine egg noodles; 4 clove/s garlic, finely sliced; 20 g ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks; 1 tsp chilli flakes; 50 g cashews

Ready-made pasta sauce is such a pleasing shortcut for a pasty filling. Feel free to swap the Cheddar for another cheese or use a mixture. If you can resist eating them all warm from the oven, these also freeze very well.

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VegetarianHealthyLow in saturated fat

Serves8
CourseMain meal
Prepare10 mins
Cook20 mins
Total time30 mins

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1 large cauliflower, (around 650g), cut into bitesized florets
1g red onion, sliced
4 tbsp groundnut oil
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp caster sugar
2 tbsp , grated
3 tbsp (2 sheets)
2 tbsp , beaten
2 tbsp (whole or semi-skimmed)
250g pack fine egg noodles
4 clove/s garlic, finely sliced
20g ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 tsp chilli flakes
50g cashews

Preheat the grill to medium. Put the cauliflower florets and red onion slices into a large roasting tin; drizzle with 1 tbsp oil, season, then rub the oil into the cauliflower. Spread out in a single layer, then frill for 10-12 minutes turning halfway, or until the cauliflower is slightly charred and cooked through. Meanwhile, in a bowl, use a fork to whisk together the cornflour, sugar and 175ml water until smooth. Whisk in the vinegar, Shaoxing rice wine and both soy sauces; set aside.
Just after turning the cauliflower, bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the noodles for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, then divide between 4 bowls.
Meanwhiem set a wok or large frying pan over a high heat; add the remaining 3 tbsp oil. Fry the farlic and ginger for 1 minute, then add the chilli fakes and cashews; fry for a few more minutes until golden. Reduce the heat to medium, then pour over the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until glossy and just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
When the cauliflower and onion are cooked, spoon straught into the sauce and toss togeter before arranging over the noodles.

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