Learning how to make cauliflower rice is easy. How to make it amazing is even better!
Cauliflower rice and lime in a brown bowl

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 so 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 cauliflower in halves or quarters, removing the leaves and grate on the largest grater on the box grater. The cauliflower will resemble rice.

grated cauliflower rice
Grate with a box grater

How to Make Cauliflower Rice in a Thermomix

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.

Chopped cauliflower on a wood cutting board
Chop into small florets

Then place into the Thermomix and chop 5 sec/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

Cauliflower Rice in a Food Processor

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.

How To Cook It

Here are just a few ways to cook riced cauliflower.

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet/pan and sauté rice 5-8 minutes until cooked to preference. Season to taste.
  2. Steam cauliflower in a steamer over boiling water for 3-8 minutes or cooked to preference.
  3. Place the cauliflower rice into the Thermomix steaming basket. Add 400g of water to mixing bowl and steam 10 min/120°C/speed 3. (It takes longer due to the water having to come up to temperature.

Ways to Serve Cauliflower Rice

There are 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.

Combine cauliflower with spring onion, spinach and herbs. 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.

Serve with simple weekday favourites like our Savoury Mince and Red Pickled Onions.

Of course, cooking in a sauce like my amazing new Spanish Chicken and Rice in my cookbook, The Healthy Family Keto Cookbook.

More Recipes to Try

Here are just a few of my favourite recipes 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

  1. Sweet and Sour Pork
  2. Butter Chicken
  3. Chiang Mai Curry Chicken
  4. Cauliflower Wraps
  5. Penang Style Curry Chicken

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Cauliflower rice in a brown bown with lime and flowers

How to make Cauliflower Rice

Learning how to make cauliflower rice is easy. How to make it amazing is even better!
5 from 53 votes!
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Australian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Calories: 15kcal
Author: Megan Ellam
Servings: 10 serves
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Ingredients 

  • 600 g (4 cups) cauliflower (4 cups)

Instructions

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 the mixer and insert steaming basket. Cook 10-14 min/120°C/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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52 responses to “How to make Cauliflower Rice Super Tasty”

  1. Jamie

    5 stars
    I love all the tips you having for making cauliflower rice and all the meals you can serve with it! Great information here!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thanks Jamie. It makes is taste so much better

  2. Deborah

    5 stars
    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

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      So happy you tried it Deborah.

  3. Jess

    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!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      You are welcome Jess

  4. Jacqui Debono

    5 stars
    My veggie averse kids love cauliflower rice! I must try this recipe. as mine is usually a little bland and it never occurred to me to soak it!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yes it adds so much more flavour and can hide the taste cauliflower. Thanks for your feedback Jacqui

  5. Jamie

    5 stars
    I’m so glad I found this recipe for making this at home! I always buy these at the store but homemade is so much better!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Absolutely Jamie and so much cheaper!

  6. Candice

    5 stars
    I was so darn sick of cauliflower rice and this is exactly what I needed. Yum! You’ve just opened up a whole other world to me. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Awesome so glad to help out Candice.

  7. Gail

    5 stars
    Cauliflower is such a magical veggie! What can’t it do?? I still have yet to try making it in rice form but this is definitely going on my list!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thats awesome Gail. Enjoy!

  8. Leslie

    These are some great tips! I never thought of grating cauliflower! Love that idea! You’ve inspired me to add more cauliflower to my life 🙂

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Haha! Me too Leslie.

  9. Jessica Kirk

    5 stars
    Thank you for the variations that change up the usual, bland cauliflower rice.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      No worries Jessica. Thanks for stopping by

  10. Debbie

    5 stars
    I love all your different methods of making cauliflower rice. You make it effortless and according to what equipment you have available.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thanks Debbie. We all love easy recipes that can be adapted for sure.

  11. Bernice Hill

    5 stars
    Hello from a Cauliflower hater over here! You have done this vegetable proud…this post is so well thought out and photographed. I really like how you have so many great recipe suggestions too. I never know what to do with cauliflower and now I do!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I am so with you Bernice. Another hater here but converted with some recipes

  12. Aleta

    5 stars
    So much great information! I love making cauliflower rice, so this whole post is super helpful to making it in all sorts of different ways!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thanks Aleta. Enjoy!

  13. Maayke

    5 stars
    I want to try cauliflower rice for a while now, with the tips in this post I’m certain it’s going to be a success! Thank you for sharing.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      You are welcome Maayke

  14. Anjali

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for all of these helpful variations and tips to get the perfect cauliflower rice! I could not believe you could make burger buns out of cauliflower rice too – so cool!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Haha! We have to try a lot of ways to cut the carbs when keto

  15. Gavin

    5 stars
    Little Miss Picky here at home is IMPOSSIBLE to get veg into but she loves all things carb. I made this cauliflower rice instead of regular rice and now she just wants bowls and bowls of it #winning

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Haha! Gavin tricking the babes is what cooking is all about

  16. Sapana

    5 stars
    This is so helpful in giving me more creative ideas on how to use cauliflower rice!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      It is just so versatile Sapana.

  17. Melanie @ Bon Appét’Eat

    5 stars
    This have been on my list of things to try and why haven’t still try this? It looks so easy! Thank you for the walk through! 🙂

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      You are most welcome.

  18. Melanie @ Bon Appét’Eat

    5 stars
    This has been on my list of things to try and I still have not! I will though, It looks easy!
    Thank you so much for the explanation!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thanks Melanie.

  19. Jamie

    5 stars
    I love how this can be made ahead of time and kept in the freezer. Such a handy recipe to have for when I’m craving a low carb meal.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Totally. Isn’t it great Jamie

  20. Lynda

    5 stars
    I love the versatility of cauliflower. Thanks for some great tips on making it even more versatile and not taste so much like cauliflower!!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thanks Lynda. I am starting to love the humble cauliflower

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