Description
A crunchy, creamy, and spicy salad featuring jasmine rice, puffed rice cereal, and fresh veggies tossed in a rich, homemade spicy peanut dressing. Ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (cooled)
- 1.5 cups puffed rice cereal (unsweetened) or crushed rice crackers
- 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1–2 tbsp chili crisp (or Sriracha)
- 1 tsp maple syrup or sugar
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage and carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Warm water (as needed to thin dressing)
- Crushed peanuts and toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Spread on a baking sheet or plate to cool completely. Cold or room-temperature rice works best.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, chili crisp, and maple syrup/sugar.
- Add warm water one tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly, until the dressing reaches a pourable, creamy consistency.
- Shred red cabbage and carrots into thin strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice and puffed rice cereal. Toss gently.
- Add the shredded veggies to the bowl.
- Pour about half of the peanut dressing over the mixture and toss with tongs or large spoons until evenly coated. Add more dressing if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with fresh cilantro, crushed peanuts, and extra chili crisp.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crunch of the puffed rice.
Notes
[‘Use cold or room-temperature rice to prevent mushiness.’, ‘Keep puffed rice separate if meal prepping to maintain crunch; add just before eating.’, ‘Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes for enhanced nutty flavor.’, ‘Adjust spice level by varying the amount of chili crisp.’, ‘Do not freeze this salad as the texture will become mushy upon thawing.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 25
Keywords: crispy rice salad, spicy peanut dressing, quick dinner, meal prep, vegetarian, gluten-free option, peanut salad, jasmine rice salad