Crispy Rice Salad

50 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1To a big bowl, add the red curry paste, oil, and cooked rice. Mix to combine.
  2. 2Pour the rice mixture onto a baking sheet and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crispy.
  3. 3For the dressing, add fresh chili and garlic to a jar, followed by soy sauce, fresh lime juice, sugar, and water.
  4. 4Close the jar and shake it well until the dressing is combined.
  5. 5Smash and chop the cucumber.
  6. 6Chop the fresh mint and cilantro/parsley.
  7. 7In a large bowl, add the chopped cucumber, mint, and cilantro/parsley.
  8. 8Add the crispy rice, peanuts, and crispy onions to the bowl.
  9. 9Pour the dressing over the ingredients and mix everything together.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 2 Tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 3 Tsp oil
  • 2 Tbsp light soy sauce or vegan fish sauce
  • 1 chili
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 lime lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 60 ml water
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley/cilantro
  • 1 cucumber
  • toasted coconut flakes
  • peanuts
  • fried shallots

Equipment

big bowlovenbaking sheetjarknifecutting board