Making a viral crispy rice salad recipe with Chef Alekka

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked White Rice (Day‑old, refrigerated)
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (Low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (Toasted sesame oil for flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Chili Crisp (Momofuku brand or similar)
• 0.5 cup Edamame (shelled) (Cooked and cooled)
• 1 medium Avocado (Diced)
• 0.5 cup Cucumber (Seedless, diced)
• 0.5 cup Red Bell Pepper (Diced)
• 3 stalks Scallions (Sliced, green parts only)
• 2 tablespoons Cashews (Unsalted, roughly chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint (Chopped, optional)
• 2 tablespoons Tahini (Smooth)
• 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (Pure grade)
• 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (Seasoned)
• 1 teaspoon Additional Chili Crisp (For the dressing)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 200°F (93°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the rice.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 200°F

2. Season the Rice

   In a mixing bowl combine the day‑old rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon chili crisp. Toss until every grain is lightly coated.

   Time: PT5M

3. Spread on Baking Sheet

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the seasoned rice in an even, thin layer.

   Time: PT3M

4. Bake the Rice

   Place the sheet in the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes, stirring gently every 15 minutes to prevent the edges from burning and to promote even crisping.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 200°F

5. Prep the Veggies & Herbs

   While the rice bakes, dice the avocado, cucumber, red bell pepper, slice the scallions, chop cilantro and mint, and roughly chop the cashews.

   Time: PT10M

6. Make the Tahini Dressing

   In a small bowl whisk together tahini, maple syrup, rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon chili crisp, and a splash of soy sauce if desired. Thin with a tablespoon of water until the dressing is pourable.

   Time: PT5M

7. Combine All Components

   Transfer the crispy rice to a large bowl. Add edamame, avocado, cucumber, red pepper, scallions, cashews, cilantro, and mint. Drizzle the tahini dressing over everything and toss gently until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

8. Serve or Store

   Serve the salad immediately, or let it cool and store according to the storage guidelines.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

9g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

13g

Fiber

6g