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How To Make Cauliflower Rice

An easy, delicious and nutritious low carbs side dish and perfect substitute for rice.

How To Make Cauliflower Rice
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
5 min
Yield
6 servings
Difficulty
EASY

Ingredients

6
  • 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. 1

    Wash and thoroughly dry the cauliflower. Remove any green leaves.

  2. 2

    Cut the cauliflower into florets and cut the core into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Place all the cut cauliflower pieces into a food processor and pulse for around 20 seconds until the texture resembles rice.

  4. 4

    Cut the cauliflower and the core into large pieces.

  5. 5

    Using the small-sized holes of the box grater and finely grate the cauliflower including the core until the texture resembles rice.

  6. 6

    Cut the cauliflower and core int small pieces with a large sharp knife.

  7. 7

    Continue chopping until the texture resembles rice.

  8. 8

    Heat up a wok or frying pan with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.

  9. 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. 10

    Add in half of the spring onions (scallions) and stir-fry for another 2 to 4 minutes on medium heat. Stirring frequently.

  11. 11

    Garnish with some coriander (cilantro) and spring onions (scallions) and serve as a side dish or as a substitute for rice.

  12. 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. 13

    Place a steaming rack into the wok or pot and fill with 1/3 full of water. Bring to a rolling boil.

  14. 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. 15

    Garnish with coriander (cilantro) and spring onions (shallots) and serve as a side dish or as a substitute for rice.

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