Why this fits a family on a budget
Another fast, affordable choice at 25 minutes that brings Thai flavors into your rotation and works with your air fryer, adding variety without complexity.
1. Start the jasmine rice first. Combine 0.75 cup jasmine rice with 1.5 cups water and 0.25 tsp salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to the lowest heat setting, cover with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid while it cooks.
2. While the rice is cooking, preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the 1.5 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 0.5 tbsp sriracha, 0.5 tbsp rice vinegar, 0.5 tbsp maple syrup, 0.25 tsp garlic powder, 0.25 tsp ground ginger, and 1 tbsp water until smooth and fully combined. The sauce should be thick but pourable.
4. Add the 0.5 lb cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss well until every piece is evenly coated in the peanut sauce.
5. Drizzle the 0.5 tbsp olive oil over the coated florets and toss once more.
6. Place the cauliflower in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd — work in two batches if needed. Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through at the 6-minute mark. The florets are done when the edges are golden brown and slightly charred.
7. After 15 minutes, remove the rice from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
8. Thinly slice the 2 green onions. Cut the 0.5 lime into wedges.
9. Serve the cauliflower bites over jasmine rice. Garnish with sliced green onions, 1 tbsp crushed peanuts, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Contains: peanuts. Always double-check labels for your household's allergies.
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This recipe was generated by Plento Pasto's AI from a library of family-friendly dishes and reviewed for a real photo before publishing. Cooking times, costs, and nutrition are estimates — use your judgment in the kitchen.