Ultimate Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich

• 1 head cauliflower* cut in 1/2 inch steaks
• 1 cup buffalo sauce separated
• 1.5 tsp garlic powder separated
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp flax meal
• 3 tbsp water
• 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 cup sparkling water
• oil for frying
• 4 ciabatta rolls
• Optional Toppings lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, vegan ranch

Instructions

• heat up kitchen appliance to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Prepare cauliflower by destemming and cutting it into 1/2 in. steaks (from high to bottom).

• mix 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, one tsp garlic powder, flavourer and oil during a bowl.

• Dip every cut within the sauce and permit excess to drip off. Place on the baking sheet and cook within the kitchen appliance for ten minutes. take away from the kitchen appliance and flip the steaks. Baste with leftover sauce and cook within the kitchen appliance for an extra ten minutes. take away from the kitchen appliance and permit to cool down whereas you prepare the batter.

• mix flax meal and three tbsp (flat) water during a tiny bowl and put aside for five minutes.

• Add 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, flour, club soda and flax "egg" to a bowl.

• IF FRYING: Heat oil during a shallow pan till it reaches 360 degrees. Dip every cut within the batter and permit excess to drip off. operating in batches, fastidiously add battered steaks to the oil and fry till golden on each side (approx. 4-7 minutes). take away from the oil and place on paper towel-lined plate till able to serve.

• IF BAKING: Place a replacement sheet of parchment paper on the baking sheet. Dip every cut within the batter and permit excess to drip off. Place steaks on the baking sheet and cook within the kitchen appliance for ten minutes. take away from the kitchen appliance and flip the steaks. Cook for an extra ten minutes, or till suntanned and crisp.** take away from the kitchen appliance and serve right away.

• For serving, toast the buns and layer with cauliflower steaks, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado and vegetarian ranch.