We had Cauliflower Fried Rice for dinner last night!!!
I know, I am really late to the “Cauliflower Rice” Party!! It has taken me a while to actually perfect it and come up with my own Cauliflower Fried Rice !! Well, that’s the whole fun in it..
Cauliflower Fried Rice is a perfect alternative when you are looking to make something really easy,tasty,have just 15 minutes in hand and make a Low Carb Meal! This rice just ticks the boxes!
Well, there are many ways to make it!!
How to prepare Cauliflower Rice?
Using Food Processor
Wash the Cauliflower, pat dry! Remove the leaves from the cauliflower, trim the edges and cutting back the stem to near the stalk. Cut the Cauliflower into large chunks of florets and add them to the food processor. Blitz them for 15-20 seconds , until cauliflower resembles the rice or couscous. Do not over blend/ blitz the cauliflower rice or let them go really fine. They will tend to do mushy on cooking!
Using a Grater
Using the coarse side of the grater, grate the cauliflower until it resembles rice or couscous.
*Do not use a microplane zester or the fine side of the grater*
Don’t worry, you can use your trusted Knife too
Yeah, why not!! Just remember, making Cauliflower Rice with your knife can be time consuming. Remember to chop them really fine { Its okay if you have a few chunky bits on }
Can I freeze Cauliflower Rice?
You can certainly freeze the bagged cauliflower rice with a date on it and store them flat. Cook them a minute or two extra than the fresh cauliflower rice!
Cooking Methods for Cauliflower Rice
It can be Steamed, Roasted, Microwaved and Stir Fry !!
How good is Cauliflower Rice for you?
Cauliflower Rice has only 25 calories per cup Vs 191 calories for a cup of Cooked Basmati Rice!! I guess that say’s it all.
Tips for Preparing Cauliflower Fried Rice
This recipe for Cauliflower Fried Rice is an adaptation from Fried Rice { recipe on blog }. I have just swapped cauliflower rice for basmati rice and a few tweaks!! If you would like to add eggs to this recipe, you can.
Other vegetables that can be added to this Cauliflower Fried Rice are broccoli, sweetcorn, colourful peppers.
**Remember to watch the cauliflower rice throughout the preparation as they can get soggy very quickly.
SOME OF THE RICE RECIPES TO TRY
Vegetable Biryani
Paneer Biryani
Vegetable Fried Rice
Soya Biryani
Tomato Rice
Pulav Rice
15 MINUTES HEALTHY CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE RECIPE BELOW
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Cloves of Garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp grated Ginger
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 Yellow Pepper diced
- 1 medium sized Carrot peeled, diced
- 1/2 Cup frozen peas
- 1/4 Cup chopped Spring Onions
- 4 Cups of Cauliflower Rice
- 2 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 Tsp Rice Vinegar
- 1/2 Tsp Pepper
- 1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder { Optional }
- Salt to taste
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To prepare Cauliflower Rice, add the cauliflower florets to the food processor and pulse it for 15-20 seconds, until it resembles rice. Do not over do it as the cauliflower rice will become mushy.
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Chop the Carrots, Green and Red Peppers to the size of Green Peas.Finely chop Spring onions separating the white and green and set it aside.
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Heat oil in a wok. Once heated, add garlic & ginger. Saute for just a few seconds. Add the white of Spring Onions, chopped red onions and saute for 2 minutes or so.
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Stir in Mixed vegetables, and green peas. Saute in high flame, tossing for a couple of minutes, just enough to leave them crunchy.
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Add the Cauliflower Rice, Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar, Chilli Powder, Pepper and Salt as needed. Taste and add more if needed.
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Stir fry the cauliflower fried rice for 3-4 minutes until cauliflower is tender. Switch off the flame, add the green of Spring Onions and serve immediately.
If you would like to add Eggs to this recipe, just cook the egg on the pan and scramble it. Add it to the cooked cauliflower fried rice, stir and serve it.
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