Wagamama Bang Bang Cauliflower
Crispy fried cauliflower coated in Wagamama’s famous spicy-sweet bang bang sauce, topped with fresh coriander. A perfect vegan starter or side dish.
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Why you’ll love it
Wagamama’s Bang Bang Cauliflower is a cult-favourite starter — crispy cauliflower bites tossed in a sticky, spicy-sweet sauce with bold Asian-inspired flavours. It’s the ultimate comfort food side, balancing crunch, heat, and freshness in one bite. Making it at home is easy with simple supermarket ingredients. This copycat version brings restaurant-quality flavour straight to your kitchen — vegan-friendly, budget-friendly, and perfect for sharing.
About the original
Bang Bang Cauliflower is one of the most popular small plates on the Wagamama menu, often ordered alongside katsu curry or ramen bowls. Its crispy texture and bold flavours make it stand out as a modern vegan favourite. By recreating it at home, you can enjoy the exact same indulgent taste — while controlling spice levels and keeping it fresh from the fryer.
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Ingredients
- 1 piece Cauliflower — Medium sized cut into florets
- 100 g Plain flour
- 2 tbsp Cornflour
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- 150 ml Sparkling Water — Cold works best - for batter
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Fine Sea Salt
Bang Bang Sauce
- 3 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha — Or chilli paste
- 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
Garnish
- 1 sprig Coriander
- 3 slice Ginger — Thin strips
For frying
- 1 l Vegetable Oil — Approx. amount for frying in a pan
Method
Heat oil in a deep pan to 170–180°C.
Mix flour, cornflour, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a bowl. Add sparkling water gradually to make a light batter.
Dip cauliflower florets into the batter and deep fry in batches until golden and crispy (about 4–5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
In a separate bowl, whisk together sweet chilli, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Toss fried cauliflower in the sauce until well coated.
Garnish with fresh coriander and thin strips of ginger before serving.
Tips & Variations
- For a lighter version, roast the battered cauliflower instead of frying.
- Add chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
- Adjust the sriracha to make it spicier or milder.
FAQs
- Is Wagamama’s Bang Bang Cauliflower vegan?
- Yes — both the batter and sauce are vegan-friendly.
- Can I make it gluten-free?
- Yes — substitute plain flour with rice flour and use gluten-free soy sauce.
- Can it be reheated?
- It’s best served fresh, but you can reheat in an oven to keep it crispy.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 290 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
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