Like a lot of people, I have cauliflower fever. One of my favorite things to make these days is cauliflower rice. I’ve had people ask me to suggest a brand but I am very confused. It couldn’t be easier to make. You just grate it and cook it in browned butter or olive oil for about 10 minutes. I’ve also heard it’s a mess. Just grate it in a large bowl. It’s that simple. And there’s no packaging waste. And you can grate exactly the amount you want. I know a lot of people like to use their food processor but mine is in the basement collecting dust. If I were having a big party or it was easier to clean, I’d consider this method. Until then, I just grate.
The rice is made with just the florets and this leaves you with a lot of the big stalks and some of the greens. They can be woody but mostly they’re fine. After a few heads of cauliflower, you can have quite the collection and I’ve been saving them up all week.
I chopped them and then added them to a casserole pot with sauteed onion and garlic. This pot is a favorite rarity from Los Reyes Metzontle in Puebla but you can use any pot you like. If not clay, enameled cast iron, like Le Cruset, is probably a good choice. You want to go low and slow.
At some point I added salt, pepper, and thyme.
I was prepared to go longer but an hour was about right. The pieces hold their shape and look as if they’d be tough but they just melt in your mouth. Being forever cheap, I mean,
One of the best parts of the cauliflower.
I thinly slice the stems and greens with kale, Brussel sprouts, and cabbage (both green and red) … I use in salads and also sauteed with onion and spices. Sometimes, I’ll dice sweet potatoes and add to the mixture for flavor.
I love to steam my cauliflower until the stems are very soft. Perhaps, I will try your method next time. Sounds really good and inexpensive.
wondering what spices you use with this mixture of veggies — what spice goes well with cauliflower?
I tend to use our Oregano Indio for almost everything. If not, I first reach for thyme. But this is so neutral, you could use most anything.
Yes and yes, of course. I used mine chopped into beef stew as a potato sub (gone keto) with radishes and it was fab. Only thing missing is the beans! 🙂
I spiralize mine with onions mushrooms spices and seasonings and beans lovely