Description
This Satay Crispy Rice Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines crispy rice with a variety of fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a creamy peanut satay dressing.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice (or 2/3 cup uncooked rice)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chilli oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (GF soy sauce or tamari)
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup podded edamame beans
- 3 scallions, finely sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- A handful of Thai basil, chopped
- A handful of mint leaves, chopped
- A handful of cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
Peanut Satay Dressing:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet chilli jam
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Prepare the long-grain rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
- Make Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, sweet chilli jam, and water until smooth.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sesame oil, chilli oil, soy sauce, chicken, edamame beans, scallions, cucumber, sesame seeds, Thai basil, mint, and cilantro. Toss well.
- Add Dressing: Pour the peanut satay dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with crushed peanuts and sliced red chilli, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or protein options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg