Pork Fried “Rice” Cauliflower

• 2-3 pork boneless center cut chops, cut in very thin slices and then 1” pieces OR chicken breasts, bake at 350 F for 30 min.  Cool, de-skin, and de-bone, cut into bite size cubes OR 1 lbs. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, whole or cut into pieces
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, fine diced
• 2-4 cloves garlic, fine minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into small pieces
• 2-3 tablespoons sesame oil, toasted
• 1 large head raw cauliflower, fine grate
• 1-2” fresh ginger, peeled and grated fine
• 1 cup chicken stock or broth
• 4 drops to ¼ teaspoon hot sauce, NOT Tabasco
• 1-3 tablespoon soy sauce
• ½-1 cup frozen baby or petite peas, thawed
• 2-3 eggs, slightly beaten

1. Saute pork in olive oil until caramelized.  If using pre-cooked meats set aside for use later.
2. Saute onion, garlic, and carrots in sesame oil until tender.
3. Pulse cauliflower in food processor until medium to fine grate, add to skillet along with ginger and chicken stock/broth.
4. Cook until liquid is gone, stirring regularly and add hot sauce to taste.
5. Add soy sauce, peas, eggs, and meat mixture, mix everything together and warm through.
6. Taste for seasoning and salt as needed.

Background: Busy weeknight on Keto calls for a fried “rice” meal. This dish comes together easily and with whatever ingredients you have in your refrigerator. Try it with your favorite seasonings for different spins on an old favorite.