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Cucumber Crispy Rice Salad

Enjoy a light and crunchy cucumber rice salad, with refreshing vegetables and a tangy, flavorful dressing for a perfect side dish or snack.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 534 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice cooked
  • 3 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoon honey
  • 1 ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 scallions thinly slice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ dried fried shallots
  • ½ cup mint leaves chiffonaded
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves whole
  • ½ cup peanuts toasted and chopped
  • Chili oil optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to the broil setting.
  2. Spread 2 cups of cooked Jasmine rice in a thin, even layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle the rice with oil, ensuring it's lightly coated.
  4. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is crispy and golden brown.
  5. Keep a close watch to prevent burning. Once done, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the rice cool completely.
  6. Thinly slice 3 Persian cucumbers. Sprinkle the slices with salt and let them drain in a colander for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together the gochujang, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil until smooth and well combined.
  8. Toss the drained cucumbers with the prepared dressing. Add the sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, stirring to combine.
  9. Gently fold the crispy rice into the cucumber mixture, ensuring the rice stays crisp. Mix in half of the fried shallots for added flavor and texture.
  10. Top with the remaining fried shallots, chiffonaded mint leaves, whole cilantro leaves, and chopped peanuts.
  11. Drizzle with chili oil if desired for an extra kick of heat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 534kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 517mg (22%) Potassium 401mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 486IU (10%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 534

% Daily Value*

Calories 534kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 517mg 22%
Potassium 401mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 486IU 10%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.