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Rice alternative that is not cauliflower

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Olivia
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I have nothing against cauliflower, but I really don't like it as a rice alternative. Does anyone have any ideas? There are certain kinds of saucy dishes - like many Chinese meals - that just benefit from a bed of something neutral.

One thing that I am going to try is some ground or shredded chicken. I am not going to be fooled into thinking it is rice. But it might still work. 

Have you tried anything that you think works?


   
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Steve @ SeriousKeto
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Not yet.  I have some ideas.  On thing I want to try is making my own shiritake noodles.  If the texture is right, I would think about cutting them up and then maybe dehydrating them.  Getting the texture and absorbency of rice could be a tricky one.

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Olivia
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@ketoadmin True. I haven't tried shiritake noodles because I have heard that they don't have a good texture. But maybe they could be manipulated to make them more rice like.

 


   
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CalgaryGuy
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I was extremely surprised with Konjac rice from Amazon.  Yes, it did need to be rinsed well but it was really good.

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Olivia
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@CalgaryGuy  Oh, I have never heard of Konjac rice. I'll give it a try! thanks


   
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Scroggins
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@oevans also at some Walmart's they have it in the Asian section, or other places I've seen it is Asian grocery stores, and drug emporium. I don't know if this helps you any. Sometimes its call shirataki. 

Once you learn how to use the noodles and rice properly (because it is some trial and error) it's a great addition to meals and is practically calorie/carb free. But I'll warn you upfront, its a ton of fiber so be ready the next day because it will hit lol.


   
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Scroggins
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@oevans these are the ones we have at our Walmart, just showing incase want to check at yours.....



 


   
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Steve @ SeriousKeto
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@scroggins what area of the food department is that?  What's it nearby?

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Scroggins
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@ketoadmin it's in the Asian food area...  usually same aisle as Mexican stuff. Also in the tofu area is usually some shirataki spaghetti noodles called Pasta Zero 


   
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Scroggins
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Well all this talk about the rice got me wanting some. So made this for dinner and figured I'd show a picture for those who have never used it and wandering what it looks like when cooked....


 


   
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Olivia
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hi Scroggins, i got behind on the forum. Thanks for sending the pictures. I will look or them.


   
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