Our family loves rice made many different ways. There are times when I want rice with Sweet N Sour Fried chicken and that is where this recipe comes in. It is so delicious!! My nephew is in mission/relief work in Nepal and keeps me supplied with saffron. Saffron is an expensive spice but a little goes a long way and I do use it in certain dishes.
Coconut Saffron Cauli-Rice THM-S
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or butter
- 4 cups riced uncooked cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons water
- 10 strands saffron
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoon minced onion
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fine unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- green onions or chives for garnishing
Melt oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add riced cauliflower, water, saffron, garlic, and onions . Saute until tender, stirring constantly. Add coconut milk, salt, unsweetened coconut, and turmeric. Heat thoroughly. Garnish with green onions or chives. Serves 3-4. THM S
This is a tasty side dish with grilled chicken or curry.
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Coconut Saffron Cauli-Rice THM-S
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or butter
- 4 cups riced uncooked cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons water
- 10 strands saffron
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 teaspoon minced onion
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fine unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- green onions or chives for garnishing
Instructions
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Melt oil in a frying pan. Add riced cauliflower, water, saffron, garlic, and onions . Saute until soft, stirring constantly. Add coconut milk, salt, unsweetened coconut, and turmeric. Heat thoroughly. Serves 3-4. THM fats category.
Recipe Notes
This is a tasty side dish with grilled chicken or curry.
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