Basic Asian Fried “Rice”
I’ll admit it, I have an addiction… to cauliflower rice! I seriously eat it at least 3 times a week. Cauliflower rice? Now hear me out before you turn your nose up at the idea of cauliflower being used as a rice replacement. This versatile vegetable is low calorie, grain and gluten free, and absolutely delicious. This fried “rice” recipe I’m going to share with you today is a perfect example.
Before I began my grain free journey due to health issues, I loved Asian food. I could make a meal out of their fried rice, which I often did. Unfortunately I found out that my Lupus is aggravated by gluten and grain based foods, and the stuff you get from Asian restaurants is loaded with MSG as well, another no-no for me. To the rescue, this amazing cauliflower fried “rice”. I promise you it taste almost exactly like the real deal, and is a fabulous alternative for us grain-free Asian food addicts.
This recipe is easy to adapt to your tastes and preferences. Omit the eggs and add veggies of your choice, such as chopped carrots, broccoli or snap peas to turn this into a delicious vegetarian dish. Add some leftover chicken or beef to make it a full course meal!
Ingredients
- 3 large egg whites (whole eggs may be used, I just omit the yolks because I'm allergic to them)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons pure olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped with a couple tablespoons of the green part kept separate for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups riced cauliflower Find easy instructions for ricing cauliflower HERE
Directions
- Lightly beat the eggs with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the eggs. Cook, stirring quickly until they are lightly scrambled but not too dry. Remove the eggs and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the other 2 tablespoons oil to the pan.
- Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and the garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the riced cauliflower and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
- Cover with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low. Allow to cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is soft but not mushy.
- Add the scrambled eggs, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix thoroughly and serve hot, garnished with the reserved green onion and soy sauce on the side. Try my Homemade Soy Sauce
Are there any un-healthy foods you miss, and have made healthier versions to replace them? Please share them in the comments below, I’m always on the lookout for such recipes.
april
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Dear April, I never heard of this but I bet it is delicious. Cauliflower is versatile and I have heard of other recipes that substituted cauliflower for the main ingredient.
Blessings dear. Catherine
I'm so thankful I found out how versatile this wonderful veggie is Catherine, I've even been experimenting with a mock mac and cheese using cauliflower! Blessings to you as well.