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Korean Style Cauliflower Rice

March 27, 2015 by hipfoodiemom 62 Comments

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Packed with big flavors, veggies, kimchi and some heat, this Korean Style Cauliflower Rice does not disappoint! Cauliflower rice lovers, you need to try this!

It’s Friday!!! Woot woot!!! We survived another week!

We’ve been in Dallas and have been having so much fun and my brother’s family and sister’s family arrive tonight so my kids are so excited to see their cousins!

Spending time with family. Seriously, this is what it’s all about.

I love that all of our kids can get together and play and love seeing each other. Ah, if only we could all live in the same state! A girl can dream . .

Well, today, I’m bringing you something I am obsessed with. Something I seriously hope you will try. .  I might say this about every recipe (don’t we all?) but I sooooo mean it with this one.

If you’re a fan of cauliflower, you have to try cauliflower rice! I’m telling you, this is not to be missed. I love dishes that turn something as beautiful as a head of cauliflower into something like this.

Packed with big flavors, veggies, kimchi and some heat, this Korean Style Cauliflower Rice does not disappoint! Cauliflower rice lovers, you need to try this!

All with the magic of a food processor.

Packed with big flavors, veggies, kimchi and some heat, this Korean Style Cauliflower Rice does not disappoint! Cauliflower rice lovers, you need to try this!

I am guest posting today over at Packed with big flavors, veggies, kimchi and some heat, this Korean Style Cauliflower Rice does not disappoint! Cauliflower rice lovers, you need to try this! #cauliflowerrice

My Korean Style Cauliflower Rice that I am sharing today uses some of my favorite Korean food ingredients and yes, has a little heat. Big flavor, a little spice, lots of texture and it’s healthy! OK, so maybe the fried egg on top doesn’t make it completely healthy but I couldn’t help myself.

How could I not top this with an egg?! So, head on over to Packed with big flavors, veggies, kimchi and some heat, this Korean Style Cauliflower Rice does not disappoint! Cauliflower rice lovers, you need to try this! #cauliflowerrice

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Korean Style Cauliflower Rice

Course: Main
Cuisine: Korean-ish
Servings: 4 to 6
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower green leaves removed and cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil split + more if desired
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 8 oz. package mushrooms finely diced (I used cremini)
  • 1 large carrot finely diced
  • 2 to 3 asparagus spears finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup kimchi chopped
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Korean hot pepper paste Gochujang
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • fresh green onions diced for garnish
  • half raw zucchini julienned and finely diced for garnish
  • Fried egg for serving optional
  • roasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Using a food processor, place the cauliflower chunks inside and pulse until it becomes a cous-cous like texture. Remove from food processor and set aside.
  • Using a large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat one tablespoon of the sesame oil, after a minute or two, add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the mushrooms, carrots and asparagus and saute until tender, for about 5 to 6 minutes. Season with the brown rice vinegar and soy sauce and toss together. Add the chopped kimchi, cauliflower rice, gochujang (start with one tablespoon), honey and drizzle the remaining sesame oil and mix together. Taste and adjust any ingredients as needed.
  • Toss together and let cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until warmed through. Serve with the diced green onions and zucchini on top and top with a fried egg. Sprinkle on sesame seeds and serve immediately. Enjoy!!

For more, visit Packed with big flavors, veggies, kimchi and some heat, this Korean Style Cauliflower Rice does not disappoint! Cauliflower rice lovers, you need to try this! #cauliflowerrice

 

 

 

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  1. Holly | Beyond Kimchee

    March 27, 2015 at 6:16 am

    Wow, this sounds wonderful! Who would have thought cauliflower would substitute rice! I think the fried egg on top is like the icing on a cake. Can’t skip in Korean style fried rice

    Reply
  2. Christina Heggins | A Soulful Twist

    March 27, 2015 at 7:06 am

    I have not perfected Cauliflower Rice just yet but this recipe is giving me a reason to try again! Looks amazing, and the egg on top means I can eat it for breakfast right?

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      March 27, 2015 at 7:44 am

      haha, yes!! This would be like the best breakfast ever!!!

      Reply
  3. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg

    March 27, 2015 at 7:13 am

    What a fun trip! None of my sisters have kids yet, but I can’t wait to be able to spoil them. Luckily, three of us live in CT, but my older sister lives in Maine. I keep telling her to have children, but she teaches high schoolers all day. Right now, that’s enough for her! This cauliflower rice looks delicious. I’ve never had kimchi, but am going to try it very soon!

    Reply
  4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    March 27, 2015 at 7:26 am

    So glad it’s finally Friday! This cauliflower rice looks delicious, Alice! I’ve never seen anything quite like it, so I’m intrigued. The flavors sound so perfect together!

    Reply
  5. annie@ciaochowbambina

    March 27, 2015 at 7:38 am

    I love everything about this! Especially that perfect egg on top! Have a great weekend, Alice!

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  6. Mir

    March 27, 2015 at 7:44 am

    This is amazing, Alice! That egg on top is perfect.
    We’re lucky to have all my kids’ cousins in one city, but I grew up with my cousins on the opposite coast. It’s so great to have those weeks to see one another!

    Reply
  7. Kevin (Closet Cooking)

    March 27, 2015 at 7:51 am

    Love the use of cauliflower rice in a Korean dish!

    Reply
  8. Kathleen | HapaNom

    March 27, 2015 at 8:07 am

    What a brilliant way to use cauliflower! I would totally eat this thinking that I was kinda being bad, but in reality this is a super healthy dish! I personally think gochujang makes everything better 😉

    Reply
  9. mira

    March 27, 2015 at 9:33 am

    Beautiful dish Alice! Love cauliflower and have been eating a lot of it lately! Glad you are having fun in Dallas, Happy Friday!

    Reply
  10. Maria|Pink Patisserie

    March 27, 2015 at 9:37 am

    I adore cauliflower but am sadly the only one in my house that does.. This recipe looks so darn good, and that egg. Swoon worthy for sure! You are absolutely right, it’s all about that family time.. Enjoy Alice!

    Reply
  11. Melanie @ Carmel Moments

    March 27, 2015 at 9:51 am

    This look so scrumptious! But I’d love to come over and have you make it for me. 🙂 Because I’m sure you’d make it so much better!

    Pinned.

    Have a great weekend Alice!

    Reply
  12. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)

    March 27, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I’m seriously so excited its Friday too! I hope you have been having a blast in Dallas. I am in love with this rice. The cauliflower is brilliant.

    Reply
  13. Heather - Butter & Burlap

    March 27, 2015 at 10:18 am

    You’re in Dallas? I’m so jealous! That’s my hometown right there! Thats so wonderful you get to visit family… and in such a wonderful city I might ad ;). I stumbled upon your site because of this awesome recipe! Ok, I would have never thought cauliflower should be rice but you made it possible. So many bold flavors here I don’t even think I would miss the real thing! Can’t wait to try it! Happy I stopped by:)

    Reply
  14. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

    March 27, 2015 at 10:18 am

    This looks amazing! That egg 🙂

    Reply
  15. Kathryn @ Feed My Baby

    March 27, 2015 at 10:26 am

    wow that looks incredible! I have never had cauliflower rice! Seems like a good alternative 🙂

    Reply
  16. Abby @ The Frosted Vegan

    March 27, 2015 at 10:28 am

    Ah I love the look of this! I’ve never made cauliflower rice, but with all those veggies this looks perfect! Have so much fun in Dallas with your family, you might want to stay there because we got snow here in WI today 🙂

    Reply
  17. Zainab

    March 27, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Hhhaa I love it: a little heat, big on flavor and healthy!! Heading over for the recipe now. Have a great weekend girl!!

    Reply
  18. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext

    March 27, 2015 at 11:04 am

    This rice sounds amazing and so delicious! Love the egg on top – so yummy! 😀

    Reply
  19. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    March 27, 2015 at 11:40 am

    Getting together with family is what life is all about! Hope your kids have fun with their cousins! And I love love love cauliflower rice. Can’t wait to try this Korean style version!

    Reply
  20. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

    March 27, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Now I am a huge fan of cauli-rice – but Alice, this is like no cauli-rice I’ve ever tried! This looks fantastic! I am drooling here! Hope you enjoy your time in Dallas!

    Reply
  21. Kelsey+@+Snacking+Squirrel

    March 27, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Korean food has always appealed to me and this dish definitely does it! yum!

    Reply
  22. marcie

    March 27, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    I keep intending to make cauliflower rice and never get there, then I see recipes like this that put a fire under me! This looks amazing, Alice, and I love these flavors! The egg on top doesn’t hurt either! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Kelly

    March 27, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Aaw yay! So glad you’re enjoying family time! It really is the best! This cauliflower rice looks incredible, Alice! I love all the goodies and heat you packed into here! Of course slapping that egg on was absolutely mandatory 🙂 <3 this!

    Reply
  24. Lauren

    March 27, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Yum! This recipe looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  25. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen

    March 27, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    I discovered cauliflower a few years ago and love it! But I’ve yet to make cauliflower rice. This looks worth trying, especially the egg! Can you believe I never tried kimchi? Any advise as to which one to buy? Love that you’re all having some quality family time together.

    Reply
  26. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl

    March 27, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    I love the flavors in this and OF COURSE you need to top it with an egg. That makes almost everything better. 🙂

    Reply
  27. GiGi Eats

    March 27, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    OMG I am in love with this recipe – I need to get my food processor out again so I can rice some cauliflower!!

    Reply
  28. Ala

    March 27, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    Ooh have oodles of fun on your trip!! I’ve just gotten addicted to homemade kimchi fried rice and this version is way up my no-carb allry. Thanks, Alice–saving this!

    Reply
  29. Shinee

    March 28, 2015 at 10:33 am

    Oh my goooooosh, Alice. I love this!!! I’ve seen cauliflower rice dishes before, but none of them made me want to try it like your recipe! I’m sold, and just put cauliflower on my grocery list! Can’t wait!

    Reply
  30. Amy @Very Culinary

    March 28, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Oh goodness. You had me at cauliflower! And rice!

    Reply
  31. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel

    March 28, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Such amazing flavours in this Alice! I need to try making cauliflower rice ASAP!

    Reply
  32. Erin@WellPlated

    March 28, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    I spent last weekend with my family. Seriously, it was the best! Love this recipe Alice. Cauliflower is my new BFF.

    Reply
  33. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates

    March 28, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    Heading over to check out this recipe! The pictures are gorgeous! Enjoy the rest of your vacation with your family!

    Reply
  34. Liz

    March 28, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    I definitely need to make cauliflower rice (and cauliflower mashed “potatoes,” too)—always late to the party!!! I’m going to pick up 2 heads at the market this coming week–no more excuses!!!

    Reply
  35. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    March 30, 2015 at 6:13 am

    This looks so delicious. I a actually going to a Korean restaurant for the first time this week and I can’t wait.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      March 30, 2015 at 6:21 am

      That’s awesome, Dannii!!

      Reply
  36. Joanne

    March 30, 2015 at 6:26 am

    Fried eggs are TOTALLY healthy!! In my opinion, anyway. Love the sound of this rice and that it’s healthy but also INTENSELY FLAVORFUL.

    Reply
  37. Katherines Corner

    March 30, 2015 at 7:28 am

    Oh my goodness I am trying this for certain. I love cauliflower. Pinned too! Hugs

    Reply
  38. Sarah@ Whole and Heavenly Oven

    March 30, 2015 at 7:33 am

    Yay for cauli-rice! It’s literally one of my favorite things on the planet. 🙂 I LOVE that you made this korean-style! Such fun twist and geez, is it ever gorgeous!! Pinned.

    Reply
  39. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor

    March 30, 2015 at 9:22 am

    I love cauliflower rice! It is a great addition to many meals. Love the flavors you added! Enjoy the remainder of your time in Texas!

    Reply
  40. Amy | Club Narwhal

    March 30, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Alice, you are a GENIUS! I freakin’ love Korean everything but sometimes want something lighter than delicious, carby white rice. I’m so glad you provided the answer because this combines the Korean flavors I crave but on the lighter side–as I said: GENIUS 🙂

    Reply
  41. Justine | Cooking and Beer

    March 30, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    I really hope you had a WONDERFUL vacation, Alice! This is seriously the best idea ever to spruce up cauliflower rice! I’ll take 5 bowls please!

    Reply
  42. Nagi@RecipeTinEats

    March 30, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    This is literally the BEST cauliflower rice version I have ever seen. You ROCK Alice!

    Reply
  43. Allie | Baking a Moment

    March 31, 2015 at 10:22 am

    This is such an amazing idea Alice! I wanted to tell you, they served a kimchi potato salad at the IACP conference over the weekend, and it was sooo good! I thought of you since I know you love kimchi so much. I’m so glad you’re enjoying your family this week! Lots of love to you all, and hugs!

    Reply
  44. Manali@CookWithManali

    March 31, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    Have a wonderful vacation Alice! It’s good to take a break sometimes 🙂 Loving the Koran style cauliflower rice, I need to make an Indian version of cauliflower rice now..haha!

    Reply
  45. Maggie

    April 1, 2015 at 12:59 am

    What a great way to replace real rice and create a superior flavor! Love the Korean style and the heat is the best part 🙂

    Reply
  46. Nami | Just One Cookbook

    April 14, 2015 at 12:42 am

    I haven’t used cauliflower to make rice yet (mostly seen for Chinese style fried rice recipes), but after seeing your Korean version, OMG I can’t wait to test it out for this recipe! Love gochujang and it’ll give great flavors for the “rice”! 🙂

    Reply
  47. Chris @ Shared Appetite

    April 15, 2015 at 10:59 am

    Heck to the yes to this recipe!!! Love that you used gochujang and topped it with a fried egg! This is the epitome of healthy comfort food! AMAZING!

    Reply
  48. Kimchi John

    June 23, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    Finally tried this recipe! So delicious and healthy. The Gochujang really added some fire. Also enjoyed the raw crunchiness of the zucchini. Of course a egg on top!!!!!?

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom

      June 23, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      Hi John! Long time no talk! 🙂 Hooray!! thank you for letting me know! 🙂

      Reply
      • Kimchi John

        June 24, 2016 at 6:30 pm

        Lol! You are so encouraging. I will send some pics of what I have been doing!!!! Or should I say cookin. ???

        Reply
        • hipfoodiemom

          June 25, 2016 at 6:03 am

          that sounds great!!!

          Reply

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