Description
This Crispy Rice Salad with Cucumbers and Herbs is a flavor-packed dish that combines crispy jasmine rice with a zesty dressing, fresh cucumbers, and fragrant herbs. The result is a crunchy, vibrant salad that’s perfect as a light meal or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
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Dressing:
- 1/2-inch knob of fresh ginger, or a spoonful of ginger paste
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or another neutral oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice (3–4 small limes)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon chili crisp (more for spicier)
Crispy Rice:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
- half an English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced or minced
- 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch mint, roughly chopped or torn
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- chili crisp to taste
Instructions
- Dressing: Blitz everything up in a blender or food processor to make this SUPER yummy, punchy sauce.
- Crispy Rice: Toss the rice in a bowl with the oil and curry paste. If it’s not sticking together when you squeeze it, add the cornstarch and get your hands wet to mix it again. Squeeze it into loose, squishy chunks and transfer to the air fryer in a single layer. Air fry at 400°F for 7-9 minutes, until golden and crisped. Break the crispy rice apart into little golden, delightful chunks. Toss with about half of the dressing and veggies. Garnish with peanuts and chili crisp.
Notes
- If the rice is pre-cooked or several days old, it may need cornstarch to bind properly.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Rice Salad, Asian Salad, Rice Salad Recipe
