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Asian Cauliflower “Rice”
4.8 from 12 votes

Asian Cauliflower “Rice”

An Asian twist on cauliflower rice, which is not actually rice, but is a delicious sub if you are going low-carb. Call it whatever you want, I eat this stuff with a shovel. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 133 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced, I used the jarred kind
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powdered
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1-3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce see photo
  • 1-2 tablespoons lime juice half a lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Chop the cauliflower into roughly 1-inch pieces (see photos). Don't worry about keeping the florets pretty, you are going to pulverize them anyway.
  2. Add about 1/3 (or even 1/4) of your cauliflower to your food processor. Don't try to do too much at once; you will get half mush and half chunks. PULSE the cauliflower in 1-second bursts, until it looks about the size of grains of rice. Repeat with the remaining cauliflower.
  3. In a wide-bottom skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sesame oil. Saute the garlic for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  4. Add all of the cauliflower rice. It may seem like a lot, but it will cook down.
  5. Stir in rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and sweet chili sauce. Continue to cook the cauliflower until it is tender, about 8-12 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro.
  7. Garnish with additional lime and cilantro, if you want.

Notes

  • *Chopped fresh ginger tastes great too. I've tried it both ways.
  • Make sure you taste as you go. My cauliflower was huge, so I added the high end of the ranges given. If you have a smaller cauliflower, go with less.
  • If you don't have a food processor, a cheese grater works. A little messy, but does the job.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 133kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Potassium 460mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 245IU (5%) Vitamin C 71mg (79%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 133kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 245IU 5%
Vitamin C 71mg 79%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.