Turmeric Cauliflower Fried Rice - Vegetarian/Vegan Recipe

in #food8 years ago (edited)

It's amazing how easy you can turn a cauliflower into a beautiful plate of steaming hot rice. Just throw those florets into a blender or food processor, let it pulse a few times, and voila... You just created vegetable rice.

This is such a unique ingredient to work with, and it allows for a lot of versatility in your cooking.

@gikitiki asked me for my favorite recipe with cauliflower rice, so here it is:

Turmeric Cauliflower Fried Rice

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10-15 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 cup onions finely, chopped
  • 1.5 cup carrots finely, chopped
  • 1/3 cup spring onion (scallion,) chopped
  • 1.5 cup eggplants finely, chopped
  • 2.5 cups bok choy, chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder use fresh if possible (1 inch = 1 tbsp fresh grated =1 tsp powder)
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (1 inch = 1 tbsp fresh grated =1 tsp powder)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • sea salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp soy sauce/Tamari
  • 2 eggs (optional, leave out for vegan version)

FYI: this is a great dish to clear out the fridge so feel free to add whatever you have left. This is a veggie version but works with chicken or shrimp too.

Instructions

  1. Pulse cauliflower in a small blender until pieces are the size of a rice grain.
  2. Cut all other ingredients.
  3. Heat coconut oil (we used extra virgin for the added flavor) over high heat in a wok. Saute onion for 1-2 minutes, stir constantly.
  4. Stir in ginger and cook until onions are soft.
  5. Add bok choy, eggplant, and carrots. Stir-fry for 5 minutes on high-heat or until carrots are soft. Add more coconut oil if needed.
  6. Season with turmeric powder, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Optional: Push everything to the side. Reduce heat and scramble/cook eggs in the middle of the wok.
  8. Mix scrambled eggs with veggies.
  9. Add soy sauce or tamari, lime juice and cauliflower rice and stir fry for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Or until cooked through.
  10. Stir in spring onions and serve.

Enjoy!


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@amy-goodrich - What can I say ... I love cauliflower dishes.

Would raisins and toasted almonds work in this?

They sure would! Enjoy!

Hi Amy, your recipe has been featured in my vegan food post https://steemit.com/food/@merlinscat/my-top-5-vegan-food-hidden-gems-recipes-on-steemit

yum, thanks!


Your recipe has been included in theSteemit Cookbook 8.2016 Week #3

I first used turmeric in my tofu scramble. I have since learned the health benefits of cooking with it. I may even consider the pill. Great recipe!

I'm definitely going to try this recipe, because not only does it look yummy the tumeric offer great anti-inflammatory relief.

It sure does! We love turmeric! Enjoy!

That looks really delicious! Am going to make it. Thanks for sharing :)