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Satay Crispy Rice Salad

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

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

  1. Cook Rice: Prepare the long-grain rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
  2. Make Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, sweet chilli jam, and water until smooth.
  3. 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.
  4. Add Dressing: Pour the peanut satay dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. 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