If you told me I will love this Malaysian Roasted Cauliflower, I would tell you you are crazy. I love raw cauliflower as well as fried but I never thought I would be into this one at all, but it is so good. You must try it!!!

Anyway, I finally get in the mood to write. Literally finishing one small paragraph and my babies whom I love very much, just had to come into my office.

One by one in the rotation and ask for something; food, paper, glue sticks, what game should they play and the list is endless.

There is no winning that war, I tell you. I just turn everything off and make something for them to eat, that would shut them up right away.

This is one of the side dishes or snacks as I like to call it, I made for my family this past week.

Not only that my family, to my surprise, like it, but each time I’ve used whole cauliflower and it was eaten. I was happy because it is a healthy snack, and it is full of flavor.

Side dishes you might like

Malaysian Satay Seasoning is mainly used for Satay, of course. For seasoned and diced or sliced chicken, lamb, beef, pork, fish, or tofu, skewered and grilled meat, served with a sauce.

You can most defiantly make your own. You can combin coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, lemongrass, some chili, etc. some salt and pepper, olive oil, lemon juice to give even more flavor and voila.

However, I thought how much flavor would give if I try it with cauliflower. I love cauliflower and my family, but I usually like it raw or fried. I, on the other hand, can eat it, however, it is made, and this one was a winner for sure.

The first look and I could tell it was something out of their comfort zone. However, when they tried it there were no complaints whatsoever. I jumped in my car soon after and bought three more cauliflower. It was that good! 

This video is pretty old, and I am just now updating a recipe and pictures. I will work on a new video in the upcoming weeks.

• Trim off leaves and any brown spots, then separate cauliflower into smaller pieces and wash. Place in large mixing bowl. Pat dry with a paper towel as much as you can.

• Add 1 teaspoon of Coarse salt and 1 tablespoon of Malaysian seasoning; mix, trying not to crumble cauliflower.
• Add lemon juice and drizzle oil, then toss it to coat each piece.

• Transfer it into a Roasting pan, or baking pan lined with parchment paper/mat etc. Try to keep it in a single layer, meaning separate pieces so they have a little space in between.
• Roast for about 20 minutes, then shake a sheet pan and roast for additional 20 to 30 minutes. This also depends on how you like your cauliflower and on your oven. Also, to mention, If you are using AIR FRYER time will drastically change. air fry for 15 minutes and see how you like it. If you like it crunchier then air fry a bit longer.

You might also like these recipes:

Meatless Meatballs with Cauliflower and Broccoli

Southern English Pea Salad

Grilled Spicy Corn Salad

If you decide to make Malaysian Roasted Cauliflower please let me know in the comments or share it with me on social media such as Instagram or Facebook; @sandraseasycooking with the same hashtag #sandraseasycooking.

If you are private you can DM me a pic. I would love to see your creations!

Yield: 4

Malaysian Roasted Cauliflower

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Easy and Tasty Side dish: Malaysian Roasted Cauliflower

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cauliflower medium size
• 1 tsp. Coarse salt, or to taste
• 1 tbsp. Malaysian Satay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon more for a stronger flavor
• Juice from 1/2 Lemon
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Trim off leaves and any brown spots, then separate cauliflower into smaller pieces and wash.
3. Place in a large (mixing) bowl. Pat dry with a paper towel as much as you can.
4. Add 1 teaspoon of Coarse salt and 1 tablespoon of Malaysian seasoning; mix, trying not to crumble the cauliflower.
5. Add lemon juice and drizzle oil, then toss it to coat each piece.
6. Transfer it into a Roasting pan, or baking pan lined with parchment paper/mat etc. Try to keep it in a single layer, meaning separate pieces so they have a little space in between.
7. Roast for about 20 minutes, then shake a sheet pan and roast for additional 20 to 30 minutes. This also depends on how you like your cauliflower and on your oven. Also, to mention, If you are using AIR FRYER time will drastically change. air fry for 15 minutes and see how you like it. If you like it crunchier then air fry a bit longer.
8. The taste is a little crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. If there is moisture, place it on the kitchen paper towel to absorb any extra moisture.

Notes

This could be served as a side dish. Pair it with rice, chicken or fish. You can make a soup with roasted cauliflower.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 202Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 906mgCarbohydrates: 20gNet Carbohydrates: 16gFiber: 4gSugar: 14gProtein: 8g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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SCHOOOOOLLLL!!! Is starting tomorrow for us!!! Don’t know if I hate it, or like it…HA!!! Who am I kidding? I love it!!! Doing my happy dances all day…

I know I will miss our mornings soon, but as far as of right this moment, it is a happy day indeed for “moi”…

Like I said before I started planning and testing recipes with my kids. So far it’s been good, and they loved each of them. This one was a winner today, so I thought to post it.

My daughter, Anna loves when I make funny faces for her lunch boxes, and I’m planning to post soon something more for boys.

My oldest one loves these, but he would never ever take it to school. Instead, I mix rice and peas, with few sprinkles of toasted sesame seeds and drizzle of sesame oil and he is a happy camper.

That’s when they step into the teenage stage…nothing cute could be offered!!! 

Again, I have to say that you DO NOT have to make the same exact lunch box. I started with this to inspire and motivate others to start, because school lunches are…ahhh~ how to put it, hm! Well, they are pretty disgusting!

Click here for more lunch box ideas

There, I said it again out loud! But it’s the truth, and I get so mad at myself when I don’t make a lunch box for them. Usually, I bring later to school and around lunch time, if I forgot to prepare night before.

I guess I can say that I am lucky one that can work on her own pace, so I do always have time to enjoy lunchtime with kids at school.

Q: What Box is safe for me and my child?
A: Look for the boxes that have clear written label that they are BPA FREE just in case if they are plastic- BPA stands for bisphenol. BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s.

Seeking out BPA-free products may not always be easy to do. Some manufacturers do label their products as BPA-free, but some do not. If a product isn’t labeled, keep in mind that most aluminum cans or bottles have linings that contain BPA, while steel bottles or can do not. Polycarbonate plastic is generally hard, clear, lightweight plastic. It often has the No. 7 recycling symbol on the bottom. (source Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.from Mayo-clinic)

◾ When you are making food at night for the next day lunch boxes make sure about the box like mentioned above. Always preheat food after taking it out of the fridge, let it cool down a bit then close the lid. 

◾ IF you are using seasoned PANKO bread crumbs, be careful how much seasoning/salt you are using on chicken. If your breadcrumbs are plain to make sure to season it. TASTE and see!!! 

◾ For this, I used long grain rice, but it is best if you use short grain premium rice. The best results.

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Lunch Box: Oven-Baked Panko Chicken

For 2 Lunch Boxes

Author Sandra | Sandra’s Easy Cooking

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tbsp. Oil
• 1 1/2 Cup Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs
• 1/3 tsp. Chili Flakes *optional
• 1 Tbsp. heaping Grated Parmesan
• 1 Chicken Breast
• 1-2 Eggs
• Salt or another seasoning just a sprinkle

Other ingredients used:

• A dip of your choice ketchup, mayo, mustard, etc.
• 1 Cup Cooked Rice for each lunch box -for the facial features: seaweed  bologna, eng. cucumber skin, toasted sesame seeds
• 1 cup of cooked Peas
• Lettuce
• Tomatoes cherry
• Cucumber
• Watermelon/Blueberry or any other fruit

Instructions

1. few minutes, until golden on medium temperature. Set aside.
2. Cut chicken into long thin strips; season it just a little with salt or any other seasoning that you like(I used about few pinches of Kick’s Chicken® Seasoning on all)
3. Mix eggs and dip each chicken strip into mixed eggs. You can also dip on all sides into all-purpose flour (if you desire) before dipping it into mixed eggs, but I skipped that part -you are more than welcome to do it.
4. After dipping into mixed eggs, roll the chicken strip into the toasted breadcrumbs. It should be coded on all sides.
5. Place chicken into well greased baking pan/nonstick baking pan/or lined with parchment paper.
6. Place a baking pan into a fridge for 15 minutes or 10 minutes into a freezer. (it could be also in the freezer overnight, just make sure to place it in airtight ‘freezer’ safe container)
7. Preheat the oven on 350°F-375°F-depending on your oven (180°C-190°C/4-5 Gas)
8. Bake for 20 minutes or until food/chicken thermometer reads 160-170°F (according to by food safety.gov)
9. Take it out and cover with a paper kitchen towel until ready to be packed. Also, it could be placed in a container with a fitted lid, and in the fridge after it has been cooled down.

Recipe Notes

• For the rice apple face, I had molds but you can use any mold if you have it, or you could make a rice ball too. For the facial features, I used dry seaweed for the eyes, bologna for the cheeks, and nose. Tomato for the lips.
• Toasted sesame seeds for the freckles. For more tips on how to make rice for fun decorative bentos CLICK HERE
• My Amazon Store with Fun Items HERE

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Every lunch box that I make I put much thought into it and like I said million times before I talk to my kids what would they like.  Of course “pasghetti” as my son would say when he was little, with sauce are always welcome in their lunch boxes. 

Before I go any further I want to talk again about safety! Putting hot/warm meals into any container is not recommended. Please, make sure that your box if you are packing lunch for you or your family is appropriate for it.

Check on the bottom or before purchasing your lunch container: 

Q: What Box is safe for me and my child?

A: Look for the boxes that have clear written label that they are BPA FREE just in case if they are plastic- 
BPA stands for bisphenol.  BPA is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1960s.
Seeking out BPA-free products may not always be easy to do. Some manufacturers do label their products as BPA-free, but some do not. If a product isn’t labeled, keep in mind that most aluminum cans or bottles have linings that contain BPA, while steel bottles or can do not. Polycarbonate plastic is generally hard, clear, lightweight plastic. It often has the No. 7 recycling symbol on the bottom. (source Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.from Mayo-clinic)   Now that I got that off my chest again, let continue with delicious lunch box! By the way for more Bento ideas CLICK HERE   

Lunch Box: Spaghetti with Beef Sauce  

Pasta-any on your hand or leftover Beef Sauce click here for the recipe 

Pack fresh fruits, veggies and water or sugar-free beverage. 

TIP:

If Beef sauce and/or Pasta is from the night before preheating it, then let it cool down for at least 5 minutes or so before packing.

I pack it in the thermal container, safe to handle hot/warm meals. 

Make your lunch box rich and balanced. Giving kids fresh fruits and veggies will not only make lunch box bright, happy or beautiful but full of nutrition.

Give them choices, it’s not gonna be a waste because they talk with other kids and not even realizing that they are eating power food!