Description
A vibrant and satisfying rice salad with crispy textures and a creamy peanut sesame dressing, perfect for meal prep or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (like bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the cooked rice, pressing it down lightly to create a crispy layer.
- Flip the rice to crisp the other side, continuing to cook until it reaches your desired texture.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Add the mixed vegetables, green onions, and half of the chopped peanuts to the skillet with the crispy rice, stirring to combine and warm them through.
- Drizzle the peanut sauce over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Top with the remaining chopped peanuts and sesame seeds for an appealing crunch.
Notes
Using cooled rice is crucial for achieving crispiness. Try adding a splash of lime juice for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg