Crispy Rice Salad

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

https://pinchofyum.com/crispy-rice-salad-with-cucumbers-and-herbs

Prep time20 minutes

Description

Ingredients

1 Ginger (1/2-inch grated)
1CloveGarlic (grated)
2TablespoonFish Sauce
5TablespoonVegetable Oil
2TablespoonLime Juice
1TablespoonBrown Sugar
3⁄4TeaspoonChili Crisp
2CupJasmine Rice (cooked)
2TeaspoonRed Curry Paste
2TeaspoonCornstarch
1CupCucumber (sliced)
1 Shallot (sliced)
1 Cilantro Bunch (chopped)
1⁄4CupMint (chopped)
1⁄2CupPeanuts (roasted)

Instructions

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.