Cauliflower Sushi Rice

Cauliflower Sushi Rice is a great way to add fiber while reducing the amount of calories per serving. Simply toss steamed cauliflower rice with cooked sushi rice (or use short or long grain white, basmati or sticky rice) and seasoned rice vinegar. Yields about 6 (¾-cup) or 9 (½-cup) servings.

If you love rice but are also looking for a way to increase fiber and bulk up the rice without adding additional calories, try adding steamed cauliflower rice! I learned this trick on TikTok years ago and I’ve been making rice this way ever since. You can of course take shortcuts like tossing microwaveable rice with the steamed cauliflower, but if you have the time, I suggest making the rice in your rice cooker.

How does it taste?

Maybe I’m used to it, but I really don’t notice a strong cauliflower flavor. In fact, I make this for my family and no one has ever complained. It also helps that I typically serve this in a bowl with lots of toppings and usually a sauce of some sort so any cauliflower flavor is hidden.

To Make This Cauliflower Shushi Rice you Will Need:

• sushi rice – Or use short or long grain white, basmati or sticky rice
• kosher salt – Enhances the flavor of this dish.
• cauliflower rice – I use frozen riced cauliflower so I can always have it on hand.
• seasoned rice vinegar – Lends sweetness and tang.

Measure out 10 ounces of sticky rice or use long grain white rice, jasmine, basmati or sticky rice.

Transfer the rice into a large mesh strainer and rinsed under cool water until the water runs clear.

Transfer the rinsed rice to the rice cooker pot and add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

Fill with water to the “white rice” or “2 cup” waterline or according to the directions included with your rice cooker.

Close the lid, plug it in and press the white rice button. It’s really just that easy. I’ve linked the rice cooker I love and often use in the printable recipe at the end of this post.

Once cooked, transfer the sushi rice to a large bowl. Steam the cauliflower rice according to the package directions and add to the bowl with the rice.

Alternate Ways To Cook Cauliflower Rice:

• Transfer to a microwave safe dish, cover with a vented lid and microwave 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add it to a skillet with a smidgen of oil, stirring ocassionally over medium to medium-high heat and cover until cooked. Then uncover, stir and let any excess moisture evaporate.

Pour in 1/4 cup of seasoned rice vinegar.

Tossing well to coat.

That’s it! Transfer to a serving bowl or measure and divide among individual plates or bowls.

Recipes To Try Using Cauliflower Sushi Rice:

bowls:

• Bang Bang Salmon
• Grilled Honey Lime Chicken
• Grilled Teriyaki Chicken 
• Huli Huli Chicken
• Korean BBQ Beef
• Ponzu Chicken Rice
• Spicy Salmon Crunch
• Spicy Salmon Maki
• Spicy Salmon Sushi

stir-fry:

• Back Pepper Chicken
• Crispy Honey Sriracha Beef with Snow Peas
• Ginger Sesame Chicken
• Kung Pao Chicken
• Mongolian Beef
• Pork Teriyaki
• Spicy Szechuan Chicken
• Sweet and Sour Chicken

sheet pan:

• Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli
• Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

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Enjoy! And if you give this Cauliflower Sushi Rice recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!