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[Nightbird]

This... doesn't sound tasty at all...

 

[Kyleripman]

I do this all the time. Good stuff.

Edit: homemade, that is. Never tried a packaged variety.

 

[tearsintherain]

I eat it once or twice a week, its cheap at Trader Joes ($2.49 for 12oz bag) although you can pretty much buy it everywhere now or of course just take the time with a cheap head of cauliflower. It doesn't really taste like rice, no matter what people like to say, but its 90% close and has close to zero carbs so I prefer it for a low carb (diabetic) diet. You put some butter in a pan, dump the caulirice in, heat it up for a few minutes to really get the moisture out, and then use it like rice in any curry / etc. It definitely soaks up other flavors like rice, but if you try to eat it by itself you will definitely say its NOT rice.

I've also seen variations of this now, like other veggies turned into riced format.

Some ground beef, spices, caulirice, steamed veggies, and a few eggs and its like asian street food. Dump some sriracha or garlic oil and we eating good.

Oh, another crazy low carb thing: recent Kroger/Smiths has been selling frozen low carb PIZZA. Base is made out of chicken and cheese, rest is pretty much regular pizza.

 

[sqwarlock]

Didn't know this was a thing.... well I love Cauliflower so I could see this going well as an Ingredient in some dishes. Also fun fact Riced isnt a verb but Rice is as it is the action you do when you use a ricer.

It's the past-tense verb, and using it as an adjective (i.e., riced cauliflower) would be a lot less deceptive to consumers.

Without knowing what it was, if I saw "cauliflower rice" in a freezer I'd assume it's a pre-made side dish of rice with cauliflower added to it.

 

[jstripes]

Cauliflower is absolutely vile, so no thanks.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

I've never seen it in a package. If you have a blender and a cauliflower you can just make it yourself. Put the cauliflower in the blender. Add some water. Blitz. Put in oven for a while.

Do you have a food processor? e: yeah, ^^^^^ a blender!

It's probably cheaper to buy a cauliflower 'head' (?), boil it for a bit then just throw into the food processor with some spices. That's all i do.

I make it myself!

Thanks, y'all. I've got a blender. Guess I'll be giving it a shot in the coming weeks..

My first instinct is to always go against anything said by a lobbyist. Fuck the rice industry.

I do think that labeling things like this is bad though. I don't care about the rice industry's profit margin but I do care about consumers being misled about the products they are buying. It at least needs to be called cauliflower rice SUBSTITUTE or something like that.

I have always been tripped out by the need to make fake versions of food items though. Like why the fuck do vegetarians need tofurky? Just have some fucking tofu! Do you hate animals so much that you need to make little fucking effigies out of your food? Of course not so why all the "fake" meat?

I was a vegetarian for a few years of my life and definitely ate my share of fake meat but only because it was readily available and easy protein. Never had a fucking tofurky though.

Hmmm..so you don't agree with almond milk not having a *milk substitute* label on it I take it? Does "riced vegetables" seem like a misrepresentation of what customers would be buying?

 

[ReAxion]

Plus, you can do more with rice: Mexican rice, middle Eastern rice, white rice, rice and beans, etc...

it's going to blow your mind when you find out about spices and adding beans to things.

 

[off duty ninja]

Hmmm..so you don't agree with almond milk not having a *milk substitute* label on it I take it? Does "riced vegetables" seem like a misrepresentation of what customers would be buying?

Well, I don't know. I know what almond milk is because it is a common substitute for milk lovers who are lactose intolerant. I don't think the same connection applies here but how would it reach that point if we don't let it. It isn't really something that I care too much about either way.

I read the definition of riced on dictionary.com that someone shared earlier and I am convinced it was paid for by the cauliflower industry or something, lol. /s

Of course it's not but I have never heard of ricing things in my 40 years until this thread.

I eat it once or twice a week, its cheap at Trader Joes ($2.49 for 12oz bag) although you can pretty much buy it everywhere now or of course just take the time with a cheap head of cauliflower. It doesn't really taste like rice, no matter what people like to say, but its 90% close and has close to zero carbs so I prefer it for a low carb (diabetic) diet. You put some butter in a pan, dump the caulirice in, heat it up for a few minutes to really get the moisture out, and then use it like rice in any curry / etc. It definitely soaks up other flavors like rice, but if you try to eat it by itself you will definitely say its NOT rice.

I've also seen variations of this now, like other veggies turned into riced format.

Some ground beef, spices, caulirice, steamed veggies, and a few eggs and its like asian street food. Dump some sriracha or garlic oil and we eating good.

Oh, another crazy low carb thing: recent Kroger/Smiths has been selling frozen low carb PIZZA. Base is made out of chicken and cheese, rest is pretty much regular pizza.

Ok, while I am knocking turning plants into fake meat, I am all for turning meat and dairy into fake plants. I really need to try out that fucking pizza! It's

Spoiler

NOT

a Kroger's brand so anybody from the PNW know if this is available at Freddy's?

EDIT: I went and found that Freddy's does carry this brand as well and it isn't a Kroger's brand product but carried at Kroger's stores. Gonna try this real soon.

 

[ahoyhoy]

I've never seen it in a package. If you have a blender and a cauliflower you can just make it yourself. Put the cauliflower in the blender. Add some water. Blitz. Put in oven for a while.

Is there a practical difference between a blender and a food processor or is it just marketing?

My concern with the blender is that it would immediately get clogged with the rice and require multiple cleanings to chop a whole head.

 

[Stormhammer]

is this a white folk invention

why cant you just eat steamed cauliflower, it's easy to cut up

 

[shnurgleton]

Riced cauliflower is a godsend for keto. Tastes pretty good, too.

 

[InfiniteBento]

cauliflower in most forms is fucking delicious.

 

[sam12]

Cauliflower in Indian spices is the best. No need to rice it but I guess to each its own

 

[Wall]

I made cauliflower pizza once. It was good, but it kind of reminded me of an elaborate omelette.

Cauliflower seems like it absorbs the flavor of whatever it is with.

 

[Kreed]

So, what do y'all think? Ever had this stuff? Is it any good? Do you think it foul to call this "rice" or almonds "milk" in your book?

A lot more of these news pieces are popping up as sales for the "real" products start declining.

A recent Mintel report says the US dairy category will see a continuous sales decline, in contrast to its strong growth in 2014 when there was a combination of high milk prices, increased international demand, and dairy milk repositioning itself to align with health trends. The market research firm forecast total US dairy milk sales to decrease to $15.9bn, an 11% drop during the 2015 to 2020 period.

Non-dairy to reach $3bn in four years ”US fluid milk consumption has been on the decline for decades... lower consumption comes as consumers increase their consumption of other beverages, challenging the dairy milk industry to be seen as more than a commodity, but rather something that can be consumed at multiple drinking occasions with a variety of benefits and applications," Mintel said. The growth of the non-dairy milk category will continue to threaten US dairy milk consumption, the report added.

http://www.dairyreporter.com/Markets/US-dairy-milk-sales-expected-to-decline-until-2020-report-shows

Personally, as long as the products are labeled well enough that people know the differences between the "real" versions and the alternatives, I don't see the issue. Plus, where do you draw the line in the sand? Electric car can no longer be called cars because they don't burn fossil fuels? A iPhone can no longer be called a Phone because it doesn't plug into a land line?

 

[hipbabboom]

I'll be trying this tonight if I can find it but a more pressing question:

What is a "wage cuck?"

 

[Krakatoa]

Its great for a low carb rice substitute with a curry.

 

[ldcommando]

Cauliflower is awesome but that is not rice. Rice lady is correct, she knows rice very well.

 

[Machine]

I usually prefer raw cauliflower although I will make an exception for gobi manchurian.

 

[Raging Spaniard]

Smells like shit, cant do it. I eat healthier than I used to but I have to draw the line somewhere.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Never heard of this. I have no interest in eating this over actual rice.

Mashed cauliflower with cheese is great. Buffalo style cauliflower is great too.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

So, it's like the Shirataki noodles? Basically soaks up whatever you mix it up with?

Yup. I cook those similarly too (minus the egg)

 

[Exis]

I am low carb guy, so being able to buy cauliflower rice at Costco and the Pizza crusts at Safeway is a freaking godsend.

The idea that rice is cheaper is not the point, I don't eat grains.

 

[[KoRp]Jazzman]

Love this and it is super easy now that we picked up a food processor so it takes out the hassle of chopping it up.

We have also used it as a substitute for pizza dough and it is great as well.

 

[Jag]

We use it as a rice substitute as a side dish. It's not as good as rice, but healthier. Bake it until crispy with a little olive oil and salt.

My son has celiac, so we have to be creative.

 

[jooey]

Seems some folks are taking issue with the word "rice" being involved, claiming its deceitful and can confuse costumers.

being costumed shouldn't affect your judgment

 

[Skellig Gra]

I can't say I'm a fan of all these "substitute" recipes. If you want cauliflower just eat it.

 

[McStickenstein]

cauliflower
rice

Pick one

 

[JNT]

Yeah it tastes good. A bit dry so you need something to go with it obviously. Did a number on my stomach something fierce though.

 

[Red Liquorice]

It's easy and has a bit of a wow factor if you make it for people who haven't had it before - but warning, it has all the fun of regular cauliflower - so you have farting and indigestion to look forward to if you suffer from those kinds of things after such foods.

It absorbs flavours really well though and as long as you don't over cook it is a pleasant texture (overcooking = soggy and mushy).

Oh and blitz your own in a food processor. I think I've seen it pre-blitzed which seems lazy to me, but more than that if it's frozen, well how can it be anything but soggy and mushy if it's bought frozen?

 

[retroman]

My wife eats it quite often since she's on a low carb diet. She really likes it. She's also a big fan of pumpkin spaghetti, broccoli rice and courgette spaghetti. Not my cup of tea but I'm glad those alternatives exist for people who don't eat carbs.

 

[CrimzonSamurai]

Is there a practical difference between a blender and a food processor or is it just marketing?

My concern with the blender is that it would immediately get clogged with the rice and require multiple cleanings to chop a whole head.

Blenders are way more powerful, for example you need a blender to make something like a carrot purée, a food processor isn't going to do that. A food processor is better for creating small bits of something, and would be the ideal tool for creating this at home if you want to use a machine. Otherwise mincing it by hand would be totallly fine.

is this a white folk invention

why cant you just eat steamed cauliflower, it's easy to cut up

Cauliflower is best prepared with dry cooking methods like sauté, frying, and roasting. Using wet methods like blanching and steaming remove a lot of its flavor and make it bland or only leave it's bitter notes behind. That's a reason a lot of people think they hate cauliflower because they've always had it cooked like broccoli. Cauliflower is not broccoli.

 

[Jakoo]

Using vegetables as noodles/rice is one of my new favorite hipster-as-hell food trends. Great way to sneak more veggies into your diet.

 

[ZackieChan]

Tim Ferriss has a great recipe in The Four Hour Body for cauliflower cooked in coconut milk, mashed up, then add salt, pepper, and curry powder. Add some crushed almonds, too. Super delicious.

 

[mikeGFG]

Not a fan of the Cauliflower Rice packets, but Trader Joe's Cauliflower Pizza Crust is the truth

 

[Vandiger]

What's happening to the world

Oldies can't comprehend new trends in diet.

 

[Venfayth]

The goddamn rice lobby ruining everything again

 

[Lombax]

Its a staple in our Keto / Paleo diet.

 

[itwasTuesday]

I had in twice in the last week.

Hrmmm, windows the emoji in topic is a red cup, but Android is white.

What does this all mean

 

[veryslowhand]

I do it for my low carb diet, with bacon, dont miss rice. also super easy to make

 

[LogicStep]

I'm gonna look into this. I'm eating too many carbs, I need ways of lowering my intake.

 

[Weckum]

I do it for my low carb diet, with bacon, dont miss rice. also super easy to make

This. Remember to get the moisture out tho.

Also, if you're looking for healthy alternatives to less healthy food (not that rice is unhealthy per se), make yourself some turnip oven fries. Even easier to make, and they taste amazing.

 

[McLovin]

Get a paleo recipe for Rice or mash its almost too good.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

I eat it once or twice a week, its cheap at Trader Joes ($2.49 for 12oz bag) although you can pretty much buy it everywhere now or of course just take the time with a cheap head of cauliflower. It doesn't really taste like rice, no matter what people like to say, but its 90% close and has close to zero carbs so I prefer it for a low carb (diabetic) diet. You put some butter in a pan, dump the caulirice in, heat it up for a few minutes to really get the moisture out, and then use it like rice in any curry / etc. It definitely soaks up other flavors like rice, but if you try to eat it by itself you will definitely say its NOT rice.

I've also seen variations of this now, like other veggies turned into riced format.

Some ground beef, spices, caulirice, steamed veggies, and a few eggs and its like asian street food. Dump some sriracha or garlic oil and we eating good.

Oh, another crazy low carb thing: recent Kroger/Smiths has been selling frozen low carb PIZZA. Base is made out of chicken and cheese, rest is pretty much regular pizza.

wow, I want to try this!

 

[Stormhammer]

Blenders are way more powerful, for example you need a blender to make something like a carrot purée, a food processor isn't going to do that. A food processor is better for creating small bits of something, and would be the ideal tool for creating this at home if you want to use a machine. Otherwise mincing it by hand would be totallly fine.



Cauliflower is best prepared with dry cooking methods like sauté, frying, and roasting. Using wet methods like blanching and steaming remove a lot of its flavor and make it bland or only leave it's bitter notes behind. That's a reason a lot of people think they hate cauliflower because they've always had it cooked like broccoli. Cauliflower is not broccoli.

i love cauliflower, but what's with all this turning this stuff into "rice" and "spaghetti" was my thing

dont be surprised when u see some white dude open up a sushi joint that uses cauliflower "rice"

 

[robochimp]

Dictionary.com says it's a verb. I guess you can used rice, ricing, or riced when paired with an object and want to convey the process.

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/riced

There is a kitchen tool called a ricer, it makes things into rice sized bits. You rice with a ricer.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

A lot more of these news pieces are popping up as sales for the "real" products start declining.

http://www.dairyreporter.com/Markets/US-dairy-milk-sales-expected-to-decline-until-2020-report-shows

Personally, as long as the products are labeled well enough that people know the differences between the "real" versions and the alternatives, I don't see the issue. Plus, where do you draw the line in the sand? Electric car can no longer be called cars because they don't burn fossil fuels? A iPhone can no longer be called a Phone because it doesn't plug into a land line?

Thanks for the link, brother..wow at those drops. I'm pretty much in agreement that as long as you label it and tell folks what it is, adding "milk" or "rice" to the name isn't a huge deal. I'll certainly just call it just shredded cauliflower if I have it and it taste like week old sweaty ass..

Yup. I cook those similarly too (minus the egg)

Got it..thanks for the info 😃

 

[starmud]

Id just recommend making it yourself at home, and it can become annoyingly long to make for such a simple item.

Just avoid the forzen stuff, it's beyond watery and way too soft of a texture. You might as well eat it mashed.

And no, it dosent come to close to reminding you of rice

 

[jcutner]

Typical

Big Rice sticking it's long basmati and jasmine fingers into places it doesn't belong

#leavecaulifloweralone
#ketogains

 

[AnathemicOne]

I haven't tried it. Can it absorb sauces/flavors just as well as rice? If not then don't call it rice.