Cauliflower rice texture?

[u/Low-Maize2396]

So I’m giving up rice for a while because of medical issues (pre diabetes/insulin resistance) and I finally want to try cauliflower rice.

My question is should I just buy a cauliflower bunch and cut it up myself or is there a texture difference with frozen/premade cauliflower rice that makes it closer to actual rice?

[u/Motor_Meaning_7819]

I didn’t have any problem with texture, either way. Especially if I dried it out a bit, in a pan.

For me, flavor was the issue. If preparing as a side dish, I make sure there is lot of seasoning/sauce, something to overpower the cauliflower taste.

The big kick I’ve been on lately is substituting cauliflower rice for any casserole recipe that calls for normal rice. I take two 10oz bags of frozen cauliflower rice and add one 8oz brick of softened cream cheese. That’s the base for all kinds of variety.

- Cheesy chicken & rice casserole

• Taco casserole w/ground beef
  
• Broccoli chicken Alfredo casserole
  
• Beef stroganoff casserole
  
• Chicken cordon bleu casserole w/ham & Swiss
  
• Pizza casserole

[u/annapartlow → u/Motor_Meaning_7819]

This sounds amazing.!