Description
Sumptuous Thai satay crispy rice salad blends grilled chicken skewers with crunchy rice and fresh herbs. Zesty lime dressing and aromatic spices create a harmonious balance you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1 cup podded edamame beans
Base and Oils:
- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice (or 2/3 cup uncooked rice)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chilli oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free soy sauce or tamari)
Fresh Ingredients and Herbs:
- 3 scallions, finely sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 handful Thai basil, chopped
- 1 handful mint leaves, chopped
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced (optional)
Peanut Satay Dressing:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet chilli jam
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the rice base by cooking grains with precise water ratio. Once cooked, spread evenly on parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for minimum 10 minutes to ensure proper texture.
- Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Enhance rice with soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil. Distribute in ultrathin layer on parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, rotating pan at 15-minute intervals to prevent scorching.
- Craft satay dressing by blending peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, and sweet chili jam. Transform ingredients into smooth paste, gradually incorporating water until achieving silky, pourable consistency.
- Compose salad by combining crispy rice with edamame, diced cucumber, shredded chicken, fragrant herbs, sliced chili, crushed peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped scallions. Incorporate half the prepared dressing, mixing thoroughly. Garnish with remaining dressing and reserved peanuts for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Chill Rice Thoroughly refrigerate cooked rice to help separate grains and prevent clumping, ensuring a crispy texture when baking.
- Spread Thinly Distribute rice in an ultra-thin, even layer on parchment paper to achieve maximum crispiness without burning.
- Watch Closely Monitor rice during baking carefully, as it can quickly transition from perfectly crisp to burnt due to high temperature.
- Customize Protein Swap chicken with tofu, shrimp, or plant-based protein alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg