Crispy Rice Salad

Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: pinchofyum.com
Category: Vegetable

Ingredients
1 whole Ginger (1/2-inch grated)
1 clove Garlic (grated)
2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
5 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons Lime Juice
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
3⁄4 teaspoons Chili Crisp
2 cups Jasmine Rice (cooked)
2 teaspoons Red Curry Paste
2 teaspoons Cornstarch
1 cup Cucumber (sliced)
1 whole Shallot (sliced)
1 whole Cilantro Bunch (chopped)
1⁄4 cup Mint (chopped)
1⁄2 cup Peanuts (roasted)

Directions
  1. Toss the rice in a bowl with 2 tablespoons oil and curry paste. If it’s not sticking together when you squeeze it, add the cornstarch and get your hands wet to mix it again.
  2. Squeeze it into loose, squishy chunks and transfer to the air fryer in a single layer. Air fry at 400 for 7-9 minutes, until golden and crisped.
  3. Add ginger, garlic, fish sauce, 3 tablespoons oil, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili crisp to a dressing jar and shake vigorously until combined. Set aside.
  4. Break the crispy rice apart into little chunks. Toss with the dressing and cucumber, shallots, cilantro, and mint. Garnish it with peanuts and additional chili crisp if you want.