Dinner

Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe

ByRita Bennet December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Introduction

Cauliflower fried rice is a light, healthy alternative to traditional fried rice that’s packed with flavor and easy to make. Using frozen cauliflower rice and simple ingredients, this dish comes together quickly for a delicious weeknight meal.

A close-up of a bowl filled with fried rice that has a mix of small diced orange carrots, green peas, and light yellow scrambled eggs mixed throughout the light brown rice. The bowl is white and round, and two white chopsticks are placed inside the bowl resting on the rice. The background shows a second white bowl of the same dish, slightly out of focus, on a white marbled surface alongside part of a white cloth napkin. The texture of the fried rice appears moist and slightly glossy, with the vegetables evenly scattered. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

10 ounces frozen cauliflower rice
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots

2 stalks green onion
1/4 cup diced yellow onion

1 large egg
2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon oyster sauce (or substitute with dark soy sauce)
Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the cauliflower rice by microwaving the frozen bag for just over half the recommended time. Carefully cut an opening and squeeze out as much excess water as possible. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook the frozen peas and carrots just enough to remove ice, drain well, then combine them with diced yellow onion and chopped green onions in a bowl.

Step 3: Mix the soy sauce and oyster sauce together to create a savory slurry. If you prefer, substitute oyster sauce with an equal amount of dark soy sauce.
Step 4: Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a pan or wok over medium heat. Add the beaten egg and scramble it thoroughly. Remove the cooked egg from the pan and set aside.
Step 5: Add a bit more oil to the pan, then sauté diced onion, green onion, and minced garlic along with the peas and carrots. Season with salt and pepper (start with about 1/4 teaspoon each). Cook until the diced onion turns translucent, then remove the vegetables from the pan.

Step 6: Increase the heat to medium-high and add a little oil. Add the cauliflower rice, breaking up any clumps. Cook for about one minute.
Step 7: Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce slurry over the cauliflower rice and quickly toss to coat evenly before the sauce evaporates.
Step 8: Lower the heat, return the cooked egg and sautéed vegetables to the pan, and mix everything together well. Cook for another minute to combine the flavors, then remove from heat and serve.

Tips & Variations

Use frozen cauliflower rice for convenience and less mess, but fresh grated cauliflower works well too if you squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly.
Add diced cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a protein boost.
For extra flavor, include a splash of toasted sesame oil at the end of cooking.

Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce amounts to taste, especially if using low-sodium versions.

Storage

Store any leftover cauliflower fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave, stirring occasionally to warm evenly. Avoid overcooking on reheat to prevent sogginess.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a brown bowl filled with fried rice containing small pieces of orange carrots, green peas, light yellow scrambled egg, and bits of white onion all mixed with brown rice grains, with a pair of white chopsticks resting on the right side of the bowl. In the background, there is a white bowl with more fried rice, both set on a white marbled surface with a white cloth partially visible under the brown bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh cauliflower instead of frozen?

Yes, fresh cauliflower can be grated or pulsed in a food processor to create cauliflower rice. Be sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible before cooking to prevent sogginess.

What can I substitute for oyster sauce?

If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can substitute it with an equal amount of dark soy sauce or a mixture of soy sauce and a small bit of sugar or mushroom sauce for a similar umami flavor.