Description
Discover the delightful Quick Crispy Rice Salad with Peanut Sesame Dressing—a vibrant and crunchy dish that’s perfect for any meal! With its harmonious blend of day-old jasmine rice, fresh vegetables, and a rich peanut sesame dressing, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. In just 31 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious dish that serves as a fantastic standalone meal or a colorful side at gatherings. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to create endless variations. Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old)
- 3 cups shredded cabbage (green and red)
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or tahini
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tsp chili crisp
- Fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the day-old rice with sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili crisp. Stir until heated and slightly crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, chili crisp, and ginger until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, cucumber, bell pepper, and toss gently.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix well. Top with crispy rice just before serving.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg