Crispy Rice and Herb Salad

30m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the cucumber and red onion.
  2. 2Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
  3. 3Add the dressing to the bowl.
  4. 4Mix everything in the bowl.
  5. 5Crisp the rice by pressing it into a hot pan with oil and gochujang and cooking it at 200 degrees for 30 minutes.
  6. 6Make the dressing by whisking lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, grated garlic clove, grated ginger, and optional chili crisp or sriracha in a small bowl until smooth.

Ingredients

  • 250 g cooked jasmine or basmati rice
  • 1 tin chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • salt
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 2 spring onions
  • 2 mild red chillies
  • handful fresh coriander
  • handful fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 lime lime juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp chilli crisp or sriracha

Equipment

bowlpan

Tips

  • Don't stir the rice too much so it gets properly golden.
  • This recipe is suitable for work prep ahead lunches or BBQs.