How to Make Cauliflower Rice
Learn to make cauliflower rice without food processor and cauliflower rice with food processor. This is keto-friendly rice substitute and a perfect healthy rice replacement for your grain-free diet.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Cauliflower
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Cauliflower
- Rinse the cauliflower thoroughly and pat it dry.Remove the leaves and trim off the thick core.Cut the cauliflower into large florets—the best way to cut cauliflower for cauliflower rice is to keep florets around 2–3 inches in size for easy handling.
Step 2: Grate the Cauliflower
- Using a box grater, grate each floret on the medium or large holes. This is the foundation of your homemade cauliflower rice.Grate until you have a pile of fluffy “rice.” You now have cauliflower rice without a food processor in just a few minutes
Step 3: Remove Excess Moisture
- Transfer the grated cauliflower to a clean kitchen towel.Gently press or twist the towel to remove extra water. This step is vital for preventing sogginess later on.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Be careful with your fingers while grating to avoid injury.Consistency matters—grate at a steady pace to maintain an even riced cauliflower texture. If you have larger cauliflower chunks left, you can finely chop them with a sharp knife.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 68mgPotassium: 678mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 109mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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