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Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut‑Chili Dressing

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Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut‑Chili Dressing is a textural and flavor-packed dish made with crunchy crisped rice, vibrant veggies, and a zesty peanut dressing. It’s refreshing, satisfying, and perfect for lunch or a standout side.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 as a side or 2 as a main
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably chilled and slightly dry)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage (green or purple)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped

For the peanut‑chili dressing:

  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 2–3 tablespoons warm water to thin

Instructions

  1. Heat a nonstick or lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Spread chilled rice in an even layer and press gently. Let cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
  3. Break up the crisped rice and transfer to a salad bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar or lime juice, honey, chili garlic sauce, and warm water until smooth and pourable.
  5. Add bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, cilantro, and green onion to the crisped rice.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
  7. Top with chopped roasted peanuts and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu for extra protein.
  • Swap rice for quinoa for a gluten-free alternative.
  • Use red cabbage, snap peas, or edamame for added color and crunch.
  • Try cashews or almonds instead of peanuts for variety.
  • Adjust dressing spiciness with more or less chili garlic sauce.

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