Description
This Satay Crispy Rice Salad is a flavorful combination of crispy rice, tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy peanut satay dressing. It’s a delicious and satisfying meal or side dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chilli oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 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)
For the 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
- Prepare the salad: Combine cooked rice, sesame oil, chilli oil, soy sauce, chicken, edamame, scallions, cucumber, sesame seeds, Thai basil, mint, cilantro, peanuts, and red chilli in a large bowl.
- Make the peanut satay dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, sweet chilli jam, and water until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour the peanut satay dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled.
Notes
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can omit the chicken and add more vegetables or tofu.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red chilli to the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg