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Cauliflower Fried “Rice”

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced at about 1/2 inch (cut the carrot in half lengthwise, then each half in half again, then dice)
  • 1/2 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 3 to 5 radishes thinly sliced
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1/4 almonds roasted and tossed in a bit of olive oil and sea salt
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or Tamari or you could use regular if you like
  • Sriracha and extra chopped green onions for topping

Instructions

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets, making sure to discard most of the stems and inner core. Working in batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it breaks down into rice-sized pieces. You should have 5 to 6 cups of cauliflower “rice.” I think mine took about three batches in a smaller food processor. 
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium to medium-high heat. Whisk the eggs and pour them into the skillet. Quickly scramble the eggs, or make a giant omelet. This can be incredibly satisfying; watching the eggs cook without stirring them. Not quite sure why. Transfer the eggs to a cutting board and roughly chop into pieces.
  • Wipe the skillet clean and warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium to medium-high heat. I give this leeway because our stove gets really hot so I use medium.
  • Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. You should really be able to smell the garlic-ginger combo here. Stir in the carrots, peas, radishes, and the cauliflower “rice” into the pan, mixing the ingredients thoroughly with a spatula.
  • Lower the heat to medium (or medium-low), cover the pan, and cook until the cauliflower is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Uncover and stir in the chopped eggs, green onions, almonds, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Taste and add more soy sauce to taste; I think we used about three tablespoons. Drizzle Sriracha festively on top if you like it spicy. Enjoy!
  • Recipe posted with permission from Luv Cooks. Adapted by The Kitchn.