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.
All with the magic of a food processor.
I am guest posting today over at Everyday Maven for my friend, Alyssa, who recently had a baby and is spending some quality time with her newborn. If you haven’t visited Everyday Maven, you need to. Alyssa has a great “why I started the blog” story, and has a ton of delicious mostly Paleo, Whole30 & Gluten Free recipes and she loves Korean and Asian Foods! She even has this great post on how to make cauliflower rice and a delicious recipe for Ginger Coconut Cauliflower Rice.
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 Everyday Maven for my post and this recipe! I hope you enjoy!
Korean Style Cauliflower Rice
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!!
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Holly | Beyond Kimchee says
March 27, 2015 at 6:16 amWow, 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
Christina Heggins | A Soulful Twist says
March 27, 2015 at 7:06 amI 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?
hipfoodiemom says
March 27, 2015 at 7:44 amhaha, yes!! This would be like the best breakfast ever!!!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
March 27, 2015 at 7:13 amWhat 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!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
March 27, 2015 at 7:26 amSo 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!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
March 27, 2015 at 7:38 amI love everything about this! Especially that perfect egg on top! Have a great weekend, Alice!
Mir says
March 27, 2015 at 7:44 amThis 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!
Kevin (Closet Cooking) says
March 27, 2015 at 7:51 amLove the use of cauliflower rice in a Korean dish!
Kathleen | HapaNom says
March 27, 2015 at 8:07 amWhat 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 😉
mira says
March 27, 2015 at 9:33 amBeautiful dish Alice! Love cauliflower and have been eating a lot of it lately! Glad you are having fun in Dallas, Happy Friday!
Maria|Pink Patisserie says
March 27, 2015 at 9:37 amI 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!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
March 27, 2015 at 9:51 amThis 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!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
March 27, 2015 at 10:13 amI’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.
Heather - Butter & Burlap says
March 27, 2015 at 10:18 amYou’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:)
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
March 27, 2015 at 10:18 amThis looks amazing! That egg 🙂
Kathryn @ Feed My Baby says
March 27, 2015 at 10:26 amwow that looks incredible! I have never had cauliflower rice! Seems like a good alternative 🙂
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
March 27, 2015 at 10:28 amAh 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 🙂
Zainab says
March 27, 2015 at 11:00 amHhhaa I love it: a little heat, big on flavor and healthy!! Heading over for the recipe now. Have a great weekend girl!!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
March 27, 2015 at 11:04 amThis rice sounds amazing and so delicious! Love the egg on top – so yummy! 😀
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
March 27, 2015 at 11:40 amGetting 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!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
March 27, 2015 at 11:45 amNow 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!
Kelsey+@+Snacking+Squirrel says
March 27, 2015 at 1:26 pmKorean food has always appealed to me and this dish definitely does it! yum!
marcie says
March 27, 2015 at 1:54 pmI 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! 🙂
Kelly says
March 27, 2015 at 2:20 pmAaw 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!
Lauren says
March 27, 2015 at 3:24 pmYum! This recipe looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
March 27, 2015 at 6:34 pmI 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.
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
March 27, 2015 at 7:17 pmI love the flavors in this and OF COURSE you need to top it with an egg. That makes almost everything better. 🙂
GiGi Eats says
March 27, 2015 at 9:45 pmOMG I am in love with this recipe – I need to get my food processor out again so I can rice some cauliflower!!
Ala says
March 27, 2015 at 11:54 pmOoh 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!
Shinee says
March 28, 2015 at 10:33 amOh 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!
Amy @Very Culinary says
March 28, 2015 at 11:24 amOh goodness. You had me at cauliflower! And rice!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
March 28, 2015 at 4:16 pmSuch amazing flavours in this Alice! I need to try making cauliflower rice ASAP!
Erin@WellPlated says
March 28, 2015 at 4:19 pmI spent last weekend with my family. Seriously, it was the best! Love this recipe Alice. Cauliflower is my new BFF.
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
March 28, 2015 at 8:24 pmHeading over to check out this recipe! The pictures are gorgeous! Enjoy the rest of your vacation with your family!
Liz says
March 28, 2015 at 8:55 pmI 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!!!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
March 30, 2015 at 6:13 amThis looks so delicious. I a actually going to a Korean restaurant for the first time this week and I can’t wait.
hipfoodiemom says
March 30, 2015 at 6:21 amThat’s awesome, Dannii!!
Joanne says
March 30, 2015 at 6:26 amFried eggs are TOTALLY healthy!! In my opinion, anyway. Love the sound of this rice and that it’s healthy but also INTENSELY FLAVORFUL.
Katherines Corner says
March 30, 2015 at 7:28 amOh my goodness I am trying this for certain. I love cauliflower. Pinned too! Hugs
Sarah@ Whole and Heavenly Oven says
March 30, 2015 at 7:33 amYay 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.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
March 30, 2015 at 9:22 amI love cauliflower rice! It is a great addition to many meals. Love the flavors you added! Enjoy the remainder of your time in Texas!
Amy | Club Narwhal says
March 30, 2015 at 10:18 amAlice, 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 🙂
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
March 30, 2015 at 2:21 pmI 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!
Nagi@RecipeTinEats says
March 30, 2015 at 5:29 pmThis is literally the BEST cauliflower rice version I have ever seen. You ROCK Alice!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
March 31, 2015 at 10:22 amThis 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!
Manali@CookWithManali says
March 31, 2015 at 6:48 pmHave 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!
Maggie says
April 1, 2015 at 12:59 amWhat a great way to replace real rice and create a superior flavor! Love the Korean style and the heat is the best part 🙂
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
April 14, 2015 at 12:42 amI 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”! 🙂
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
April 15, 2015 at 10:59 amHeck 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!
Kimchi John says
June 23, 2016 at 6:50 pmFinally 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!!!!!😀
hipfoodiemom says
June 23, 2016 at 8:21 pmHi John! Long time no talk! 🙂 Hooray!! thank you for letting me know! 🙂
Kimchi John says
June 24, 2016 at 6:30 pmLol! You are so encouraging. I will send some pics of what I have been doing!!!! Or should I say cookin. 🌶👍🍽
hipfoodiemom says
June 25, 2016 at 6:03 amthat sounds great!!!