Cauliflower Fried "Rice"

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Nicoleo1
Nicoleo1 Posts: 159 Member
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I saw a blurb the other day about grating raw cauliflower in the food processor and then microwaving it for a few minutes to cook it. It was used as a substitution for rice.

I used it to make fried rice and was very pleased with the results.

1 head of cauliflower (grate in the food processor or by hand and cook in the microwave for about 3 minutes in 1.5 cup batches)
.5 cup of cooked meat (I used chicken) chopped into small pieces
.25 cup of egg beaters (you can use whole egg)
1 tbsp. oyster flavor saucer
.5 cup frozen peas
.5 tsp sesame oil

-mix the oyster sauce withthe egg beaters and set aside.
-heat a non-stick wok or pan. when it's ready add the cooked cauliflower and let it sit for a second or two so that it gets a bit toasty.
-add the peas and chicken to the cauliflower and stir gently (You don't want the cauliflower to mush)
-pour on the egg with oyster sauce mix and stir it in gently.
-cook until egg is done and the cauliflower is heated through.
-sprinkle on the sesame oil and serve.

Enjoy! :-)
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  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
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    Why not just eat the rice?
  • rudzud
    rudzud Posts: 24
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    Why not just eat the rice?

    Some people are on low carb based diets. When thats the case rice is not part of a balanced diet.
  • vsmurrow
    vsmurrow Posts: 145
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    Frakin' BUMP. WOW. DOUBLE BUMP.
  • vsmurrow
    vsmurrow Posts: 145
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    Why not just eat the rice?

    Because cauliflower is a god amongst vegetables.
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
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    Why not just eat the rice?

    Some people are on low carb based diets. When thats the case rice is not part of a balanced diet.
    Here we go.

    Have fun with that.
  • Iamkim73
    Iamkim73 Posts: 924 Member
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    This sounds awesome. But I still love me some rice!
  • Nicoleo1
    Nicoleo1 Posts: 159 Member
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    I can't eat the rice because it spikes my blood sugar. :( So yes, now I eat miracle noodles and cauliflower as substitutes.
  • firetriniti
    firetriniti Posts: 22 Member
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    Cool idea! BUMP
  • marigold8g
    marigold8g Posts: 51 Member
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    Ooh I'll have to come up with a vegetarian version but sounds good!! :)
  • strivingforhealthiness
    strivingforhealthiness Posts: 35
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    Mmh, sound delicious!
  • mirfan25
    mirfan25 Posts: 45
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    yummy!
  • doobyden
    doobyden Posts: 25
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    Trying this!
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
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    I do a similar recipe, but I just fry the cauliflower from raw, no need to microwave it I find. Did a lovely one with prawns and teriyaki sauce the other day.
    ETA: I'm not a low carber, but I don't think anyone can argue that a bowl of veges is bad for you lol
  • genericaroar
    genericaroar Posts: 51 Member
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    bump
  • Smelerz
    Smelerz Posts: 115 Member
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    this was featured on "fit to fat to fit" this winter!
  • jess_kain
    jess_kain Posts: 15
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    Sounds Yummy!
  • jenrod1118
    jenrod1118 Posts: 150 Member
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    bump
  • brandimacleod
    brandimacleod Posts: 368 Member
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  • jenbrewington
    jenbrewington Posts: 1
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    My husband is diabetic and we have been looking for good substitutes for starch in our diet as well. This sounds like a great idea given he loves cauliflower. Thanks for the idea. Also, I would love to hear where you buy your miracle noodles, and what the carbohydrates look like in them per serving.
  • daphnegetnfit
    daphnegetnfit Posts: 175
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    bump!

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