Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice
Riced cauliflower stir-fried with egg, sesame oil, and coconut aminos for a takeout-style side. Savory and satisfying at 6 grams of net carbs per serving.
Takeout fried rice, minus the rice
Riced cauliflower stands in for white rice here and soaks up all the same savory flavor. Cooked hot and fast with egg, sesame oil, and coconut aminos, it hits the same salty, toasty notes as the version from the takeout box.
Keep the heat high and the pan moving. Cauliflower releases water as it cooks, and a hot pan drives that moisture off so the rice fries instead of steaming into mush. Frozen riced cauliflower works well; just thaw and squeeze it dry first.
Leave out the peas and carrots that spike the carbs, and lean on green onion, garlic, and ginger for flavor instead.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups riced cauliflower (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten (net carbs →)
- 3 green onions, sliced (net carbs →)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1Heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble them until just set, then move them to a plate.
- 2Add the remaining sesame oil to the skillet, then the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the green onions, and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- 3Add the riced cauliflower and cook, stirring often, for 6 to 8 minutes, until it is tender and any moisture has cooked off.
- 4Stir in the coconut aminos and salt, then fold the scrambled egg back in along with the green onion tops.
- 5Cook for one more minute to heat through, then serve hot.
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Recipe FAQ
How do I keep cauliflower rice from getting mushy?
Cook it hot and fast in a wide skillet so the water evaporates instead of pooling. Do not crowd the pan, stir often, and if you use frozen riced cauliflower, thaw it and squeeze out the excess water in a towel before it goes into the skillet.
Is coconut aminos better than soy sauce on keto?
Both work. Coconut aminos is slightly sweeter and lower in sodium, with only about 1 gram of carbs per teaspoon, and it is soy-free and gluten-free. Regular soy sauce or tamari has almost no carbs either, so use whichever you prefer for flavor.
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