Crispy Rice Peanut Sesame (Printable)
Crunchy fried rice meets fresh vegetables in a creamy peanut-sesame dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crispy Rice Base
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→ Peanut Sesame Dressing
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→ Salad Vegetables and Toppings
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# How To Make It:
01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chilled rice and salt, spreading in an even layer. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until a golden crust forms, then toss and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until rice is golden and crunchy throughout. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, grated garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly until dressing reaches a pourable consistency.
03 - In a large serving bowl, combine cooled crispy rice, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, purple cabbage, chopped scallions, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with half the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Divide salad among serving bowls. Top with chopped roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh chili slices if desired. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side for additional drizzling.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
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- The contrast between hot, crispy rice and refreshing vegetables creates this incredible texture dance that keeps every bite interesting
- You get all those takeout flavors but with way more crunch and freshness, plus it comes together faster than delivery would arrive
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- I learned the hard way that trying to make this with warm, fresh rice results in a mushy disaster, so plan ahead or use that takeout rice from two nights ago
- The dressing can be made up to three days ahead and actually gets better as the flavors meld together
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- Spread the rice in a thinner layer for maximum surface area and crispiness
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinklingthey taste infinitely better