Kung Pao Cauliflower with Pickled Carrot and Sesame Salad

Name: Kung Pao Cauliflower with Pickled Carrot and Sesame Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 9 oz basmati rice; ½ tsp salt; 24 oz water; 5 oz carrots; 2 tsp lime juice; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 oz rice vinegar; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp sesame seeds; 2 oz tamari sauce; 2 tbsp corn starch; ½ tsp dried chili flakes; 32 oz cauliflower florets; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tsp ginger paste; ½ oz olive oil; 1 red chili pepper; 2 green onions; ½ tsp vegetable stock paste; 1 oz hoisin sauce; 7 oz water; 1 oz rice vinegar; 1 tbsp maple syrup