RAW CAULIFLOWER ‘FRIED’ RICE

½ a small Cauliflower broken into florets (about 2 cups)

½ - 1 cup (about a handful) Lentil Sprouts.

¼ of a medium size English Cucumber.

1 small Carrot.

6 Cherry Tomatoes.

¼ cup Fresh Peas

½ cup fresh sliced Green Beans

1 Spring Onion.

1 small Red Chilli.

1 cm thick piece Ginger. Juice of ½ Lime.

2 tablespoons Soy Sauce.

1-2 drops Lemongrass

Pulse the cauliflower florets in your food processor (or use a handheld grater) until the cauliflower resembles rice. Spoon the riced cauliflower into a medium size bowl.

Finely grate the ginger and put it into a small bowl and add the soy sauce, Lemongrass and freshly squeezed juice of half a lime. Give it all a stir then pour over the cauliflower rice and mix it all through to distribute the flavours evenly.

Chop the carrot, tomatoes, cucumber and green beans into small bite size pieces.

Finely slice the onion and red chilli. Add to the bowl with fresh peas and lentil sprouts. Stir everything together so that it's evenly mixed. Do a taste test and adjust the dish to your preference before serving.

Eating "Raw Cauliflower 'Fried' Rice" can help to improve your intellect and intelligence, and the Lemongrass in this recipe can add to its benefits.

Lemongrass has been shown to have cognitiveenhancing properties, improving attention and reaction time, as well as reducing anxiety and stress. Cauliflower is a good source of choline, a nutrient that has been linked to improved brain function and development. Additionally, consuming lentil sprouts, which are rich in folate, can help to improve cognitive function and prevent cognitive decline. The vegetables in this dish are also high in antioxidants, which can help to protect the brain from oxidative damage. The ginger in this recipe also contains compounds that can help to improve cognitive function and reduce inflammation in the brain.

Preparing this dish can also provide an opportunity to practise creativity and mindfulness in the kitchen, both of which can help to improve mental flexibility and problem-solving skills. Consuming this dish will not only contribute to overall cognitive and intellectual health, it will tickle your taste buds and stimulate your mind too!