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Cauliflower Fried

Course Vegetables
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • salt
  • 1 cup scallions / green onions chopped, light and green parts separated (you'll need 5-6 scallions)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbs. ginger fresh, finely chopped
  • one 2lb. cauliflower, head
  • 4 to 5 tbs. soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup cashews or peanuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Grate the cauliflower in a food processor fitted with the grating disc. (Alternatively, grate on the large holes of box or hand-held grater.) Set aside.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large (10 or 12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and a pinch of salt and scramble until the eggs are cooked. Transfer to a small plate and set aside. Wipe the pan clean.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan and set over medium heat. Add the light scallions, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the grated cauliflower, 4 tablespoons of the soy sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Add the peas and carrots and continue cooking until the cauliflower "rice" is tender-crisp and the vegetables are warmed through, a few minutes.
  • Stir in the rice vinegar, sesame oil, dark green scallions, nuts (if using) and eggs. Taste and adjust seasoning (adding the remaining tablespoon of soy sauce if necessary). Serve hot.