Description
A recipe for the popular crispy rice salad featuring toasted rice, fresh herbs, and a bright ginger-sesame dressing, suitable for meal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (for frying)
- 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Spread the cooked day-old rice thinly on a baking sheet. Let it air dry for at least 1 hour, or place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours to dry out further. This helps the rice crisp.
- Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the dried rice in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan.
- Fry the rice, stirring occasionally, until it puffs up and becomes golden brown and crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the crispy rice with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
- While the rice fries, prepare the dressing. Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sweetener, and minced garlic in a small bowl until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked edamame, cilantro, mint, and green onion.
- Just before serving, gently toss the crispy rice with the fresh vegetables and herbs.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use day-old, cold rice for the best crisping results.
- For added protein, you can mix in shredded cooked chicken or cubed firm tofu with the vegetables.
- Store the crispy rice separately from the dressing and fresh herbs if preparing ahead. Combine just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0