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Cauliflower "Fried" Rice

lolakimono — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 01:44:20 GMT

Who knows if this has already been posted, but we tried this and it's very good.

http://www.aspicyperspective.com/cauliflower-fried-rice-recipe/

Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe
YIELD: 4-6 servings
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
COOK TIME: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower
5 slices thick cut bacon, chopped (Uncured Organic Bacon for Strict Paleo- I used turkey bacon)
1 lb. organic chicken breast, sliced into thin pieces
3 eggs, beaten (I omitted these)
1 Tb. freshly grated ginger
3 cloves minced garlic
1 bunch green onions, chopped, greens and whites separated
1 cup shredded carrots, roughly chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup chopped thai basil or cilantro
1-3 Tb. soy sauce (Substitute Coconut Aminos for Strict Paleo)
1 tsp. sriracha or chile paste
Lime wedges for serving
Coconut oil for frying

Directions:

Chop the bacon, chicken and veggies so you can work quickly once you start cooking. Cut the cauliflower into florets and place in the food processor. Pulse until it roughly resembles rice.
Heat a large wok (or skillet) over medium heat. Place a rimmed dish to the side of the wok as a holding dish. Add the bacon to the skillet and fry until brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in the dish.
Add the eggs to the skillet and quickly scramble. Use your spoon to break into small pieces, then move to the holding dish. If needed add a small amount of oil to the wok. Turn the heat to high and add the chicken, white onion pieces, ginger and garlic. Stir fry until the chicken is just barely cooked through, then add the carrots and cook another minute. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the holding dish.
Now add the cauliflower "rice" to the wok. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes until soft, but still firm. Add all the cooked ingredients back to the wok, along with the frozen peas, soy sauce to taste, and chile paste. Toss and cook until the peas are warmed through, then toss in the green onion tops and basil. Serve warm with lime wedges.

Re: Cauliflower "Fried" Rice

sam96 — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 01:51:04 GMT

Looks fabulous ... Thanks for sharing!

Re: Cauliflower "Fried" Rice

adoreqvc — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 02:22:53 GMT

Looks very delicious!

Thanks for posting.

Re: Cauliflower "Fried" Rice

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Re: Cauliflower "Fried" Rice

magicmoodz — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:11:31 GMT

@lolakimono

lola, this has proven to be one of our favorite dinners (with variations, i.e., I have never used bacon). Last time I made it my husband said he likes it better than "real" fried rice.

I don't own a food processor. I simply use my little Kuhn Rikon chopper. Well, I shouldn't say simply, because using a two cup chopper takes a little time, but so worth it.

Re: Cauliflower "Fried" Rice

Chrystaltree2 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 18:11:38 GMT

This is a recipe that I will definitely try. Cauliflower seems to be having a moment this summer, cauliflower recipes are everywhere. But this is the first one that I've seen that actually sounds delicious.

Re: Cauliflower "Fried" Rice

lolakimono — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 09:58:35 GMT

@magicmoodz wrote:
@lolakimono

lola, this has proven to be one of our favorite dinners (with variations, i.e., I have never used bacon). Last time I made it my husband said he likes it better than "real" fried rice.

Yes- we ate it twice this week. We love cauliflower in lots of Vitamix soups, so we always have some on hand.

I would put in lots of things to change it up a bit:
bean sprouts
peanuts
slivered almonds
cashews
shredded red cabbage or Napa cabbage
bok choy
water chestnuts
celery
jicama
sugar snap peas
asparagus
edamame
shrimp

Re: Cauliflower "Fried" Rice

Ts mom — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 13:24:58 GMT

Sounds great, maybe I will wait for my daughter to make it for me. She's a great cook.