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    Home » Thai Recipes » Thai Beef Basil Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Thai Beef Basil Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Published Feb 4, 2019 · Modified Feb 2, 2022 by Renee · 2 Comments · This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Cauliflower fried rice turns into a complete meal with ground beef and Thai Basil. The flavors are similar to the Thai dish Kao Phat Kra Pao, but with fewer carbs.

    Ground beef with basil and cauliflower fried rice in a white bowl.

    Anytime I can make a dish healthier without sacrificing taste, I'm all for it! This dish is no exception, it tastes just as good as Thai Basil Fried Rice, but fewer calories and carbs.

    While I have nothing against regular rice, I actually enjoy eating it, but if I need something lighter I opt for a well seasoned cauliflower rice, because no one wants to eat bland cauliflower.

    How to Make Cauliflower Rice

    Making your own cauliflower rice is pretty easy! Simple cut up florets from a whole head of cauliflower, place into a food processor and pulse until you get your desired consistency.

    Don't leave the food processor on, otherwise you will end up with a paste.

    Need to save some time? I love the convenience of packaged riced cauliflower. You can find it both fresh or frozen. For Frozen cauliflower rice, you'll need to heat it up to at least room temperature in the microwave or stove, then squeeze out the extra moisture with a clean kitchen or papaer towel.

    Overhead view of fried rice in a white bowl and gold spoon.

    How to Make Thai Beef Basil Cauliflower Rice

    The flavors of this dish are similar to my Beef Basil Recipe, but this is more of a one pan meal and made with ground beef instead. Like any stir fry, have all your ingredients prepper and ready before you start cooking.

    Start by dicing half an onion. Pound chili's and garlic together to form a paste. If you don't have a mortar, you can finely chop them together. Or use diced Jalapenos for less spice.

    Rinse and dry about 2 cups of Thai basil leaves. If you can't find Thai Basil, then Italian basil can be substituted. Then add soy sauce to the ground beef and mix it well to give it some flavor. Now you can begin cooking.

    This Thai Beef Basil Cauliflower Fried Rice reheats well, so it's a great option for meal prep too.

    Up close view of beef basil cauliflower fried rice.

    Thai Beef Basil Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe

    Renee Fuentes
    Cauliflower fried rice turns into a complete meal with ground beef and Thai Basil.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 pound Ground Beef
    • ½ Onion Chopped
    • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
    • 2 Thai Chili's More or Less depending on spice level. Can also substitute with Jalapenos.
    • 2 Eggs
    • 16 ounce Riced Cauliflower Fresh or Frozen
    • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce Divided
    • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
    • 2 Cup Thai Basil Leaves Can substitute Italian basil

    Instructions
     

    • Marinate the ground beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and mix it well. Set aside and prep the remaining ingredients.
    • Dice half an onion set aside. Pound chili's and garlic together to form a paste. If you don't have a mortar, you can finely chop them together. Or use diced Jalapenos and Garlic. Rinse and dry about 2 cups of Thai basil leaves, or Italian Basil.
    • Add oil to a pan and saute the onions, garlic, and chili over medium-high heat. Then add the ground beef and cook thoroughly.
    • Push everything to one side of the pan, add a little more oil and crack 2 eggs into the hot oil. Give them some time to set, then mix in with the other ingredients.
    • Add cauliflower rice, along with soy sauce and oyster sauce. Cook for a couple of minutes to incorporate sauce into the cauliflower rice.
    • Turn off the heat, add basil, and stir till it becomes wilted. Taste and add salt/pepper if needed.

    Notes

    If using Frozen Cauliflower, then heat it up in the microwave till it becomes room temperature and squeeze out extra moisture with a clean kitchen or paper towel.
    Thai Beef Basil Stir Fry
    Chicken Basil Fried Rice

    Nutrition

    Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 26gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 768mgPotassium: 767mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 770IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 4mg

    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Keyword Beef Basil, Coconut Cauliflower Rice, Pad Kra Pao Nue, Thai Cauliflower Fried Rice
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    1. Olivia Ruan says

      July 13, 2019 at 6:18 pm

      Looks yummy, can frozen cauliflower rice be used? If so, which way would be best during the cooking process? Thanks!

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      • Renee says

        July 14, 2019 at 6:19 am

        Thanks Olivia! You can definitely use frozen cauli rice, just microwave it till it becomes at least room temperature then add it. I updated the recipe to reflect that now 🙂

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