Crispy Rice Salad with Ginger Sesame Dressing
A recipe for the popular crispy rice salad featuring toasted rice, fresh herbs, and a bright ginger-sesame dressing. This salad holds its crunch well for meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Toasting/Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for toasting)
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame, cooked
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Spread the day-old rice on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway, until the rice grains are dry and slightly toasted. Alternatively, toast the rice in a dry skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the dried rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and lime juice to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled crispy rice, edamame, cilantro, mint, and green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the rice mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Stir in the toasted sesame seeds just before serving or packing for later.
Notes
- Using day-old, refrigerated rice yields the best crispiness when toasting.
- For added protein, include 1 cup of shredded cooked chicken or crumbled tofu.
- To maintain maximum crunch, store the dressing separately and add it just before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0