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Crispy Rice Salad



Takes 30 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients
 

For the Crispy Rice

  • 250 g pre-cooked rice approximately 2 cups
  • 15 ml sesame oil 1 tbsp
  • 15 ml tamari or soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • 2 g gochugaru 1 tsp or 1g chilli powder (½ tsp)

For the Salad

  • 1 cucumber approximately 300g, diced
  • 1 avocado approximately 150g, diced
  • 1 x 400g tin butter beans drained and rinsed (240g drained weight)
  • 150 g edamame beans 1 cup
  • 1 bunch spring onions approximately 80g, finely sliced
  • 1 fennel bulb approximately 250g, finely sliced
  • 30 g sesame seeds 3 tbsp

For the Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 60 ml olive oil 4 tbsp
  • 45 ml rice vinegar or vinegar of choice 3 tbsp
  • 30 ml maple syrup or syrup of choice 2 tbsp
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Make the Crispy Rice

  • Mix the rice with the sesame oil, tamari and gochugaru until evenly coated. Spread onto a lined air fryer tray or basket in a thin layer. Air fry at 200°C for 14–18 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking, until golden and crispy around the edges.

Make the Dressing

  • Add the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup and salt to a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake until well combined. If needed, add a splash of water to loosen the dressing until it is smooth and pourable.
  • Taste and adjust if needed. You’re looking for a balance of sweet, salty and tangy flavours.

Assemble the Salad

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumber, avocado, butter beans, edamame, spring onions, fennel and sesame seeds.

Finish and Serve

  • Add the crispy rice just before serving so it stays crunchy. Drizzle over the dressing and toss gently to combine.

Serve immediately and enjoy.

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