Keto Chao Fan

Keto Chao Fan is a delightful twist on traditional Chinese fried rice, featuring riced cauliflower packed with aromatic flavors and savory ingredients. This low-carb burger dish is perfect for satisfying your cravings while adhering to a ketogenic lifestyle.

Keto Chao Fan
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
500 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cauliflower rice - 300 grams
  • Ground beef - 200 grams
  • Eggs - 2 large
  • Soy sauce (or coconut aminos) - 2 tablespoons
  • Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Butter - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Red bell pepper - 50 grams, diced
  • Carrots - 50 grams, diced (optional for low-carb)

Steps

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  3. Stir in the diced red bell pepper and carrots (if using) and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
  4. Push the beef mixture to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the empty side, scrambling them until fully cooked.
  5. Add the cauliflower rice to the skillet and mix everything together, followed by adding the soy sauce and sesame oil.
  6. Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cauliflower rice is heated through and slightly tender.
  7. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired, then serve hot as a burger filling in low-carb buns or as a standalone dish.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 500
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 12 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 220 mg
  • Total Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.
  • High in protein, which helps in muscle building and repair.

Tags

ChineseKetoBurger