Cauliflower Fried Rice with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

INGREDIENTS

For peanut butter

• 2 cups (275g) peanuts (untoasted, unsalted)
• pinch salt (optional)

For cauliflower rice

• 1 cauliflower
• 2 medium carrots, small dice
• 1 small onion, fine dice
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 garlic clove
• Cilantro to garnish (optional)

For spicy peanut sauce

• 3 to 4 tbsp. peanut butter or almond butter made with the NutraMilk
• 1-inch piece, fresh ginger coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp. soy sauce or use coconut aminos to make soy-free
• 1 to 2 tsp lime juice
• zest of ½ lime
• 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
• 2 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce or Asian chili sauce to taste
• ¼ tsp or more cayenne
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp. or more sugar or other sweetener such as honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup or more coconut milk or other plant-based milk made with the NutraMilk

INSTRUCTIONS

Making the peanut butter

• Place peanuts in the NutraMilk container.
• Press Butter cycle, set for 2-3 minutes.
• Press Start.
• • Open the container lid.
  • Leave 3 tbsp. of peanut butter for the recipe in the NutraMilk and store the rest for later use.

Making peanut sauce

• Add all sauce ingredients to the peanut butter already in the NutraMilk and mix until all is well combined. Set aside.

Making cauliflower fried rice

• Wash and thoroughly dry cauliflower, cut it into medium chunks and discard the core.
• Place cauliflower chunks in the NutraMilk and press ¨Mix¨ for 20 seconds or so until it resembles rice. Set aside.

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet over low heat.
• Add onion and stir frequently for a few minutes, until onion is beginning to soften and brown.
• At this point, add garlic and stir for one more minute.
• Add carrots and cook about 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add cauliflower, peas along and the peanut sauce (you can also add peanut sauce when your serve dish) and mix well, cooking for a few more minutes.

• Add a good dash of lemon or lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and red pepper flakes or cayenne. Serve hot. Enjoy!