Description
Make the popular TikTok crispy rice salad featuring toasted rice, fresh herbs, and a bright ginger-sesame dressing. This recipe is great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (for frying)
- 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 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
- Prepare the rice: Spread the day-old cooked rice thinly on a baking sheet. Let it air dry for at least 2 hours, or place it in the refrigerator uncovered for 4 hours to dry out. This step is key for crispiness.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, honey, and minced garlic until well combined. Set aside.
- Crisp the rice: Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the dried rice in a single layer, pressing it down slightly. Cook for 5-7 minutes without stirring until the bottom layer is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and finish: Carefully flip the rice in sections or gently stir to crisp up other sides. Cook until most of the rice has a toasted, crunchy texture. Remove the crispy rice from the skillet and drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the warm crispy rice, cooked edamame, shredded carrots, cucumber, cilantro, mint, and green onions.
- Dress and serve: Pour the ginger-sesame dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients. Serve immediately while the rice is still warm and crunchy for the best texture.
Notes
- For the best results with your crispy jasmine rice bowl, ensure your rice is truly dry before frying.
- You can add 1/2 cup of cooked, shredded chicken or tofu for extra protein in this edamame rice salad.
- This salad holds up well for make ahead rice salad preparation if you keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 0