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Crispy Rice Salad w/ Edamame & Cucumber


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  • Author: Plants for Later
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 1x

Ingredients

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Crispy Rice

  • 1.5 cups/250 g cooked rice
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • salt, pepper

Chicken

  • 7 oz/200 g vegan chicken
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • salt, pepper

Salad

  • 7 oz/200 g edamame (thawed)
  • 2 persian cucumbers
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 shallot
  • 1/2 cup toasted peanuts
  • bunch of fresh mint

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1.5 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • pinch of MSG
  • salt, pepper

Instructions

  1. In a bowl mix well together cooked rice, oil, red curry paste, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread rice on a baking tray in a single layer. Bake at 400°F/200°C for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy. Allow rice to cool down a bit (it will crisp up even more as it cools).
  2. Meanwhile heat up a frying pan with oil over medium-high heat. Cut your vegan chicken chunks into smaller bits, if the chunks are too big. Add to the frying pan, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked and edges are slightly browned. Add soy sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another minute.
  3. Prepare the salad ingredients. Thaw edamame (or cook for 5 minutes), chop cucumber, cube avocado, and roughly chop shallot, peanuts and mint.
  4. For the dressing whisk together tahini, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and a pinch of MSG, salt, and pepper. Taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a couple of tablespoons of water, if too thick as well.
  5. Break the crispy rice into chunks, and add to a large bowl with veggies, vegan chicken, and the dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately or chilled. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes