Delicious Cauli Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, washed and cut into florets
• 1 leek, sliced
• 2 garlic clove, diced
• 2 Spring onions (shallots), sliced
• 2-3 Tbsp. coconut oil
• A dash of Himalayan salt
• A dash of pepper
• 1/2 tsp. chilli powder (or for an extra bite- 2 fresh red chillies, sliced)
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. tumeric
• 2 organic eggs
• 1 Tbsp. tamari sauce (healthy gf soy sauce found in the health food section of Coles or Woolies)
• 1 cup salted cashews
• 6 organic chicken thighs, cut into thin strips (optional for added protein but can be left out for a vegetarian meal)

(optional to add any greens of your choice – I particularly like to add chopped bokchoy and fresh coriander)

Instructions

1. If using chicken, heat 1 tbsp. of coconut oil in a large frying pan, season chicken with salt, pepper and cumin and cook until browned. Remove from the pan and place in a separate bowl to rest.
2. Using the same frying pan, heat some extra coconut oil as needed and fry the leeks, garlic and chilli if using.
3. Place the cauliflower florets in food processor and blend until “rice like,” then add the rice to the heated pan of garlic and leeks. (If you do not have a food processor you can also grate the cauliflower).
4. Add salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric, curry powder, chilli powder and the extra 1 Tbsp. coconut oil.
5. Add the spring onion and any other green veggies you like, and then create a space in the middle.
6. Crack the eggs in the middle of the rice and fry the rice and veggies with the egg. Add the tamari and cook until the cauliflower is golden.
7. Plate up. Sprinkle with cashews to serve. Top with an extra fried egg if you wish.

Hi there, Jessica here 🙂 This is one of my favourite go to meals. It is quick and easy and super delicious too. A real crowd pleaser in my family. I like to be flexible with the vegies, so sometimes adding kale, ribbons of zucchini or thinly sliced broccoli. I buy the biggest cauliflower I can find, make sure to use a huge pan to make a batch that can last for a few dinners and work lunches. Bulk cooking is a must if you want to enjoy your evenings and free up time in your week for other things that bring you joy xx

P.s. I gained inspiration for this recipe from one of my favourite cook books- Living the Healthy Life by Jessica Sepel. She has a great cauliflower dish in there that I have adapted over time to suit my taste.