Description
This Satay Crispy Rice Salad Recipe combines crispy rice with a colorful mix of vegetables, protein, and a flavorful peanut satay sauce. It’s a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Crispy Rice:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice, chilled
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
Salad:
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (red or green)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped mint
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 cup cooked protein of choice (tofu, grilled chicken, or shrimp)
- ½ cup peanut satay sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Crisp the Rice: Heat oils in a skillet, add chilled rice, cook until crispy.
- Prepare Salad: In a bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and mint. Add crispy rice and protein.
- Finish: Drizzle with peanut satay sauce, toss to combine, top with peanuts, and serve.
Notes
- To maintain rice crispiness, add the sauce just before serving. This salad is versatile—substitute with quinoa or brown rice and choice of protein. Add Thai chilies for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
