Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe - Cookin Canuck (2024)

Boost your gut health in the most delicious way with this Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice recipe! This dish is a breeze to make and can be served with or without the egg. 214 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe

Kimchi cauliflower fried rice was definitely not on my mind years ago when I sat at a Korean BBQ restaurant, surrounded by bowls of condiments, including several versions of kimchi. I was in heaven as we grilled the marinated meat right on our tabletop grill, then tried each bite with a different condiment. Taste explosion! From then on, I was a fan of spicy, salty kimchi. (Be sure to check out my Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice, too.)

Besides the flavor, kimchi is a rockstar in the probiotic and anti-inflammatory diet world. "Gut health" is a popular topic these days, and rightly so. Your digestive health can be a key component to your overall health and well-being. The fermentation process used to make kimchi produces gut-beneficial bacteria that help to keep your body running smoothly.

What is kimchi (or kimchee)?

• If you've ever eaten Korean food, there's a good chance you've tried kimchi. Spicy and salty, it's a fantastic accompaniment to grilled meats.
• Kimchi is a condiment made of fermented vegetables, such as Napa cabbage, and plenty of seasonings.
• Seasonings often include ginger, garlic, onion, scallions, fish sauce or fermented anchovies and Korean chili flakes (gochugaru).
• Because kimchi typically includes fish sauce, fermented anchovies or Korean salted shrimp, it is not vegetarian. However, more and more vegetarian brands are coming available. Just be sure to read the ingredients list!
• One word to the wise: Even though kimchi contains gut-friendly bacteria (probiotics!), take care not to go overboard on your consumption, particularly if you're watching your sodium intake.

Where to buy kimchi:

• Up until a few years ago, kimchi could only be found at restaurants and at Asian markets. But the kimchi market has exploded and a wide variety of brands can be found at health food stores and many well-stocked supermarkets.

Tips for making this kimchi cauliflower fried rice recipe:

• Cauliflower rice can be bought in many grocery stores, either in the frozen foods or produce sections. I use the raw cauliflower rice from Trader Joe's. If you use a frozen variety and cook it according to the package directions - typically in the microwave or a skillet - the cooking time in this recipe should be decreased. If you prefer to make cauliflower rice from scratch, check out the tips in this post.
• On the lid of the kimchi I often use, there are instructions to "Open slowly over the kitchen sink." They're not kidding! Because fermentation produces so much gas, there is a lot of pressure inside of a kimchi jar. Opening the jar VERY SLOWLY will help to preserve some of the liquid, which you'll need for the recipe.
• Melt the ghee in a nonstick skillet. If you prefer, coconut oil can also be used. Sauté the white sections of the green onion, the kimchi and the kimchi juice.
• Next, the cauliflower rice cooks for a few minutes before adding the edamame. Since the edamame are already cooked, you're really just re-heating them in this step.
• Season with soy sauce and sesame, stir in the green onions and serve with a fried egg on top. If you prefer to serve this as a side dish, just leave off the egg.

Other cauliflower rice recipes:

Sloppy Joe Cauliflower Rice {Cookin' Canuck}
Vegetarian Cauliflower Rice Skillet Meal {Cookin' Canuck}
Breakfast Fried Cauliflower Rice {Paleo Running Mama}
Mexican Cauliflower Rice {Isabel Eats}

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