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Mexican-Style Cauliflower Rice
The best cauliflower rice starts by pulsing chunks of the vegetable to bits in a food processor. It’s quick and easy to do, and the “rice” has fresher flavor and better texture (because the pieces are more even in size) than store-bought fresh or frozen riced cauliflower. For this side dish, we took inspiration from Mexican arroz rojo, which cooks rice in a puree of tomatoes and aromatics plus chicken broth, ingredients that supply hearty, satisfying flavor. Since cauliflower rice doesn’t require liquid for cooking, we depend on umami-rich tomato paste plus a few spices to add savoriness and depth. Peas, a common addition in Mexican rice, add sweetness and pops of color. We add cilantro for fresh, herbal notes.
4 to 6
Servings
Don’t forget to pat the thawed peas dry so their moisture doesn’t turn the “rice” soft and soggy. Cooking it to the point of crisp-tender, and no further, also helps ensure the “rice” has the best texture.
40 minutes
Ingredients
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1½
pound head cauliflower, trimmed and chopped into 1- to 1½-inch chunks
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3
tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil
Directions
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01Add enough cauliflower to fill a food processor about halfway. Pulse until the pieces are smaller than peas but larger than grains of rice, 3 to 5 pulses; do not over process (it’s fine if the “rice” is somewhat uneven). Transfer to a medium bowl and repeat until all of the cauliflower has been processed; you should have about 4 cups.
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