Whether you’re skipping carbs, trying to eat more vegetables, or are just looking for a lighter side dish, this easy cauliflower fried rice recipe is for you.
Cut cauliflower into florets. In a food processor, pulse florets until rice-sized pieces form. (Skip this step if using pre-riced cauliflower.) Place cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out excess moisture. (Do this with pre-riced cauliflower as well to ensure rice is dry.)
In a small bowl, stir soy sauce, mirin, and sugar; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat oil until just shimmering. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer shallots to a paper-towel lined plate. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. oil from skillet.
In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook eggs, stirring occasionally, until scrambled, about 30 seconds. Transfer eggs to a small bowl.
In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook carrots, garlic, and peas, stirring frequently, until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Add cauliflower and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
Increase heat to high. Add reserved soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in eggs; season with salt and pepper.
Divide fried rice among small bowls. Top with shallots, scallions, and sesame seeds (if using).
