Description
This Satay Crispy Rice Salad is a vibrant and flavorful Southeast Asian-inspired dish that combines crispy jasmine rice with a medley of fresh vegetables, shredded chicken, and a creamy peanut satay dressing.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled and spread thinly
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (optional)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup chopped fresh mint
- ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Satay Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
Instructions
- Crisp the Rice: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, spread rice, cook until crispy.
- Prepare Salad: Combine chicken, carrots, cucumber, herbs, and chili in a bowl.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and water.
- Combine: Toss salad with dressing, add crispy rice and peanuts before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken or use tofu.
- You can adjust the chili amount based on your spice preference.
- Crispy rice can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
