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Crispy Rice Salad with Cucumbers and Herbs

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Crispy Rice Salad with Cucumbers and Herbs is a refreshing and textural dish that combines crunchy fried rice with cool cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing. It’s a vibrant, flavor-packed salad perfect as a side or light main course.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice, cooled and dried
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the cooked rice in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, for 5–7 minutes or until the bottom is golden and crispy. Stir and cook another 3–5 minutes to crisp more edges. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. In a large bowl, combine crispy rice, cucumber slices, mint, cilantro, green onions, and chili if using.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best texture when crisping.
  • Add chopped peanuts or cashews for extra crunch.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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