November 6th, 2019
How to make Cauliflower Rice Super Tasty
Knowing how to make Cauliflower Rice on a keto diet is pretty handy. This recipe we go through various ways to make and flavour cauliflower rice.
Before jumping to the recipe please note that the below information contains HOT TIPS for this recipe. We try and answer all your questions to guarantee a perfect keto recipe every time.
Once you learn how to make cauliflower rice, my way, you will love it in so many ways. Even for the seasoned cauliflower “haters” I will show you a way to love cauliflower rice.
I have never been a huge fan of cauliflower at all. So, I have been experimenting with different ways to make cauliflower rice taste sooo much better.
Follow my easy step by step instructions and simple tips to make this fabulously versatile keto rice alternative in a few different ways.
HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH A BOX GRATER
With this method there is no fancy equipment needed. If you don’t have a grater you might be in trouble, but I am sure you can find one in your grocery shop for only a few dollars.
Simply cut the the cauliflower in halves or quarters, removing the leaves and grate on the largest grater on the box grater. The cauliflower will resemble rice.
THERMOMIX CAULIFLOWER RICE
Just because I have one, making cauliflower rice in the Thermomix is my preferred method. It is just so quick and easy and works the same every time.
I don’t use any guided cooking methods, but I have made this that many times I have it down to one simple way to make and cook every time I make it.
Basically, just chop all the cauliflower into small florets.
Then place into the Thermomix and chop 5 seconds/speed 5. I always use the same speed and time and it always comes out pretty perfect.
My tip is just to make sure if you have a lot of the core to make sure it is chopped just as small as the florets so you don’t end up with larger chunks.
I then just scrape from the bowl and steam or use as below
FOOD PROCESSOR CAULIFLOWER RICE
Making cauliflower rice in the food processor is also super simple and fast.
Same as the Thermomix cauliflower rice recipe, simply cut the cauliflower into small florets and process. I choose to do short bursts of the turbo button or onto high speed and check the consistency of the rice. You want to be the size of a grain of rice. Be careful not to over-process.
COOKING METHODS
Just like making the rice there is a few great ways to cook or use the rice.
Here are just a few ways to cook the riced cauliflower as a plain style rice.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet/pan and sauté rice 5-8 minutes until cooked to preference. Season to taste.
- Steam cauliflower in a steamer over boiling water for 3-8 minutes or cooked to preference.
- Place the cauliflower rice into the Thermomix steaming basket. Add 400g of water to mixing bowl and steam 10-14 min/Varoma/speed 3. (It takes longer due to the water having to come up to temperature.
HOW TO USE
There is so many ways to use cauliflower rice. I love to use a few of the methods below to flavour the rice and take away the funky cauliflower smell (and taste) in most dishes.
So many people are turned off by the smell or taste of cauliflower but what if I told you there were ways to change the flavour of the rice completely. Even a way to change it and it is still raw!
The simple answer is infusing the riced cauliflower with flavour. Now this could come from things like herbal teas, spices and vegetables.
So I do things like blend together spring onion, spinach and herbs and leave the grated/processed rice to soak in it overnight. This imparts the flavour of the spinach and green onion into the rice, and in this case makes green rice.
This can also be done with stock, coconut cream, saffron, tomatoes and more. So many options. But, this is a great way to flavour the rice to remove the smell and taste, or just make a more fragrant rice.
Even just mixed with all the great flavours of keto fried rice recipe, you will never know this is a low carb rice alternative in your dinner.
Of course cooking in the liquid like my amazing new Spanish Chicken and Rice in my new cookbook, The Healthy Family Keto Cookbook. I have added the riced cauliflower in with a deliciously spiced tomato sauce and baked it in the oven. This was the rice is not an accompaniment but a way to create a super hearty meal. Even I love to use cauliflower rice this way.
GREAT RECIPES TO SERVE WITH
Here are just a few of my favourite recipe to serve cauliflower rice with. You can make it the star of the dish, or a great accompaniment for a keto curry dish, a stir-fry, burgers and loads more
- Sweet and Sour Pork
- Butter Chicken
- Chiang Mai Curry Chicken
- Cauliflower Wraps
- Penang Style Curry Chicken
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How to make Cauliflower Rice
Learning how to make cauliflower rice is easy. How to make it amazing is even better!
Calories: 15kcal
GO TO COLLECTIONS
Servings: 10 serves
Tap or hover over number to scale ingredientsInstructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Cut cauliflower into small florets and pulse in a food processor in short bursts until cauliflower resembles grains of rice.
- Steam, fry or microwave until soft, this takes around 3-8 minutes.
THERMAL METHOD
- Cut cauliflower into small florets and mix 5 sec/speed 5. Scrape from bowl in to steaming basket.
- Pour 400g water into mixing bowl and insert steaming basket. Cook 10-14 min/Varoma/speed 3. Check consistency and extend cooking time if needed. Season to taste.
Notes
Yield
600g of cauliflower is equal to approximately 4 cups, or 10 serves.
Store
Cauliflower rice can be made ahead and frozen in airtight containers in the freezer for up to 3 months. I do this often with cauliflower, so it never goes to waste and I can stock up when cauliflower is cheap.
More Recipes?
Check the blog post above for more uses and links to recipes to use cauliflower rice
Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1serve | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.98g | Protein: 1.15g | Fat: 0.17g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 179.4mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 1.15g | Vitamin C: 28.92mg | Calcium: 13.2mg | Iron: 0.25mg | Magnesium: 9mg | Net Carbs: 2g
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51 Comments
I’m loving your hot cauliflower tips and tricks! I’m saving this post for later so I can refer back to this. It’s so helpful!
You are welcome Jess
I am ashamed to say I only bought the cauliflower rice in a frozen bag, until I came across this on pinterest. I tried your food processor method and it so easy. Thank you for all of your great tips I am now converted to making my own
So happy you tried it Deborah.
I love all the tips you having for making cauliflower rice and all the meals you can serve with it! Great information here!
Thanks Jamie. It makes is taste so much better
So many great tips for this cauliflower rice. That burger bun caught my eye, I will have to give that a try for sure.
That is awesome Jere. Yes that recipe is a popular one too. Let us know if you enjoy it.
Cauliflower rice is awesome and the flavors you used here sound so good!
Thanks Erica! Cauliflower rice is awesome, when it doesn’t taste like cauliflower lol.
Made this for the family and it was a hit!
Thats awesome Katie. Thanks for letting us know.
Always looking for ways to make this versatile side. Looking forward to serving this to the familly.
I love faux rice but have never found a good way to reheat at work the next day for lunch. I have a 5 minute slot for the microwave and/or flat sandwich press. Any suggestions? Thx
Hi. Do you have a recipe using frozen cauliflower florets? Somehow, when I use a thermocooker, the caulirice turns to mush, compared to using a processor and cooking on stovetop.
Frozen cauli rice is best heated in microwave from frozen for a couple of minutes. Then snip corner of bag and squeeze and twist. Loads of water comes out and fry in a wok with a little coconut oil any any flavourings eg garlic / 5 spice. Stir fry til dry and cooked. Tastes much better.
Thanks for tip Ann.