Substitutes that don't suck. Paleo Rice.

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The sucky thing about Paleo is that finding a substitute for rice and pasta is really tricky.  Stews curries and meats with sauce are crying out for something to soak up the juices!  Finally I have found a recipe that fills the void.  And all you need is a cauliflower.  

Simply blend the florets in a processor until it looks like couscous.  Pulse works best because you not not want to overdo it and turn the goods into mush.  Below is a recipe for fried rice but if you made say, Osso Bucco the plain cauliflower would be great as a base heated in a pan with some good olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Whole cauliflower chopped into couscous consistency in food processor
Bacon
Spring onions, mushrooms, sprouts.....whatever you like in your fried rice.
Fresh grated ginger
Sesame oil. 

Fry up the bacon then cook the veg in the bacon fat. Toss in cauliflower and a splash of water.  Cover and cook on medium for a few minutes until cauliflower is hot.  Still in ginger and a splash of sesame.  Find chopsticks and EAT.