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Crispy Gochujang Rice Salad

A vibrant and spicy salad featuring crispy rice, fresh vegetables, and a tangy gochujang dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Salad
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crispy Rice
  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Salad Base
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup carrot shredded
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Gochujang Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Crispy Rice
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the cooked rice and salt, pressing it down to form an even layer.
  3. Cook for about 10 minutes until the bottom is crispy, then flip and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and minced garlic until smooth.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  3. Break the crispy rice into pieces and add it to the salad just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture of crispy rice.

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