Cauliflower Fried Rice

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 small head of cauliflower or 1 (10–12 oz.) bag pre-riced cauliflower

• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons mirin

• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

• ¼ cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola)

• 2 shallots, thinly sliced

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1 carrot, cut into ¼-inch matchsticks

• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• ½ cup frozen peas

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 scallions, thinly sliced

• Sesame seeds, for serving (optional)

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🍳 Directions

Step 1:
If using a whole cauliflower, cut it into florets. Pulse florets in a food processor until they resemble rice-sized pieces. (Skip this step if using pre-riced cauliflower.)
Place the cauliflower "rice" in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. (This step is important even for pre-riced cauliflower.)

Step 2:
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Set aside.

Step 3:
In a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes.
Transfer shallots to a paper towel–lined plate. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet.

Step 4:
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, pour in the beaten eggs and scramble, stirring occasionally, until just set, about 30 seconds. Transfer the eggs to a small bowl and set aside.

Step 5:
Add the carrots, garlic, and peas to the same skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until just warmed through, about 30 seconds.
Add the cauliflower "rice" and stir to combine. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 2 minutes.

Step 6:
Increase heat to high. Pour in the reserved soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 1 minute.
Stir in the scrambled eggs and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7:
Divide the fried rice among bowls. Top with crispy shallots, sliced scallions, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.