How To Make Cauliflower Rice
An easy, delicious and nutritious low carbs side dish and perfect substitute for rice.

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 coriander ((cilantro) including stems, roughly cut into 1 to 2 cm lengthwise)
- 2 spring onions ((scallions) thinly sliced lengthwise)
Instructions
- 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the cauliflower. Remove any green leaves.
- 2
Cut the cauliflower into florets and cut the core into small pieces.
- 3
Place all the cut cauliflower pieces into a food processor and pulse for around 20 seconds until the texture resembles rice.
- 4
Cut the cauliflower and the core into large pieces.
- 5
Using the small-sized holes of the box grater and finely grate the cauliflower including the core until the texture resembles rice.
- 6
Cut the cauliflower and core int small pieces with a large sharp knife.
- 7
Continue chopping until the texture resembles rice.
- 8
Heat up a wok or frying pan with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
- 9
Transfer all the cauliflower rice and salt into the wok or frying pan and briefly stir-fry for 1 minute on medium heat.
- 10
Add in half of the spring onions (scallions) and stir-fry for another 2 to 4 minutes on medium heat. Stirring frequently.
- 11
Garnish with some coriander (cilantro) and spring onions (scallions) and serve as a side dish or as a substitute for rice.
- 12
Transfer all the cauliflower rice, half of the spring onion (scallions), extra virgin olive oil and salt into a large bowl or deep plate. Stir and mix well.
- 13
Place a steaming rack into the wok or pot and fill with 1/3 full of water. Bring to a rolling boil.
- 14
Put the bowl or deep plate on top of the steaming rack. Cover with lid and steam for around 5 minutes. You can use any type of steamer.
- 15
Garnish with coriander (cilantro) and spring onions (shallots) and serve as a side dish or as a substitute for rice.