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Crispy Rice Salad
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This Crispy Rice Salad is bold, zesty, and full of crunch. Featuring golden toasted rice, fresh herbs, chilies, and a tangy lime dressing, it’s a refreshing and satisfying salad that’s perfect for lunch, sides, or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (chilled)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red chili, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add oil, then spread rice evenly in the pan. Let cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and repeat. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy or fish sauce, and brown sugar to make the dressing.
  3. Add shallots, garlic, chili, green onions, mint, and cilantro to the rice. Pour over the dressing and gently toss.
  4. Top with crushed peanuts if using. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

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