Description
A vibrant and refreshing Crispy Rice Salad featuring perfectly toasted rice combined with crunchy fresh vegetables, tangy lime juice, and savory soy sauce. This quick and easy salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Rice
- 1 cup rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil, preparing it for toasting the rice.
- Toast the Rice: Add the rice to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice turns golden and crispy, developing a rich texture and flavor.
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, combine the diced cucumber, julienned carrot, diced bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, shelled edamame, and chopped cilantro to form a fresh and colorful vegetable mix.
- Toss Together: Once the rice is crispy, transfer it to the salad bowl and toss all ingredients gently to mix the crispy rice with the fresh vegetables.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle lime juice and soy sauce or tamari over the salad, then toss again to coat everything evenly with the tangy and savory dressing.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a light meal or a side dish, optionally garnished with extra cilantro for added freshness.
Notes
- Use jasmine rice for a fragrant aroma or brown rice for added fiber.
- Adjust lime juice and soy sauce according to your taste preference for tanginess and saltiness.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispiness of the toasted rice.
- Edamame can be substituted with chickpeas or black beans for variety.
- This salad can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
