Riced cauliflower makes a great base that can also absorb flavors and sauces making a complete and healthier version of your favorite dishes. Once you make homemade cauliflower rice from scratch you won’t want to go back to the frozen stuff. I’m sharing 4 DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES with all the tips and shortcuts you’ll need to make this part of your regular routine. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry WHY make cauliflower rice from scratch when you can find it in the freezer section and sometimes also “fresh” in the produce section??
Better texture - You can control how coarse or fine you make the pieces so it’s much more versatile Inexpensive - The “riced cauliflower in the produce section at the supermarket is expensive & often not very fresh Less packaging waste
Cauliflower Rice - 4 ways
How do you make homemade cauliflower rice? There are 4 different ways. You can either use a food processor or a grater, chop it up with a chef’s knife or use a blender. Now you are ready to turn the florets into the rice. Here’s how to make it in each of these four ways.
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I love serving cauliflower rice with Indian curries so I can enjoy all of the spicy flavors and have a low-carb diet. Indian curries and dals that are often paired with rice or Naan can be easily paired with cauliflower rice. Here are some of my favorite low carb Indian recipes to enjoy with cauliflower rice: To do this, simply grate the cauliflower florets using agrater. Always use the large side of the grater (photos 1 and 2). It’s difficult to make the cuts all the same size and can be awkward trying to cut them up small enough. Since the blender jars usually are not large enough you will need to do this in several batches. Make sure not to over-process the cauliflower. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last about 3-5 days (photos 1 and 2 above). You can also freeze it. Place it inside quart-sized zip lock bags. Store about 1 cup of rice in each bag and flatten the rice so it’s evenly distributed and freeze the bag flat. It will stay fresh in the freezer for about 3-4 months. When you are ready to prepare the frozen cauliflower rice, take it out of the freezer and allow it to thaw for 10-15 minutes before cooking.
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Once you have tried the basic cauliflower rice recipe, here are some more recipes I would recommend trying:
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Here are some questions people ask about this easy side dish. If you have a question, please leave it in the comments, I’m happy to help.
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