Crispy Rice Salad
Made with Vinika Foods Premium Sona Masuri Rice & Kollam
A delightful fusion of crispy golden rice, crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing, Crispy Rice Salad is a vibrant dish that’s perfect as a light meal or appetizer. Made with Vinika Foods Premium Sona Masuri Rice, every grain crisps up beautifully while remaining light and flavourful, delivering the perfect balance of texture and taste.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Crispy Rice
- 3 cups cooked Vinika Foods Premium Sona Masuri Rice (cooled)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika or Kashmiri chilli powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Salad
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red capsicum, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts or cashews
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
For the Dressing
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
👨🍳 Method
1. Prepare the Crispy Rice
Preheat the oven to 200°C (or use an air fryer at 190°C). Toss the cooked Vinika Foods Premium Sona Masuri Rice with sesame oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking tray and bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crispy.
2. Prepare the Vegetables
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, red capsicum, purple cabbage, spring onions, coriander, and mint leaves.
3. Make the Dressing
Whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, garlic, and chilli flakes until well combined.
4. Assemble the Salad
Add the crispy rice to the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
5. Garnish
Top with roasted peanuts (or cashews) and toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch and flavour.
6. Serve Immediately
Enjoy fresh as a light lunch, healthy side dish, or refreshing appetizer.
✨ Why Vinika Foods Sona Masuri Rice?
✔ Crisps beautifully while staying light
✔ Naturally aromatic and fluffy
✔ Perfect balance of texture and flavour
✔ Ideal for both traditional and modern recipes
✔ Hygienically processed for consistent quality
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