Name: Crispy Rice Teriyaki Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp crispy fried onion; ¼ cup edamame; 2 Tbsp green onions, diced; ¼ cup shredded carrot; ¼ cup cucumber, diced; ¼ cup roasted cashews; 4 Tbsp soy sauce; 4 Tbsp sesame oil; 4 Tbsp olive oil; ½ Tbsp diced ginger (or more, to taste); 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 4 garlic cloves; 1 Tbsp lime juice; 4 Tbsp honey; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 block tofu, shredded; 2 Tbsp teriyaki sauce (1 Tbsp each for rice and tofu); 2 Tbsp soy sauce (1 Tbsp each for rice and tofu); 2 tsp chili oil (1 tsp each for rice and tofu)

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Yields

4-6 servings

If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably scrolled past the viral crispy rice salad. And this is my version, featuring golden rice, crunchy vegetables and a glossy ginger dressing that always looks like a restaurant order. Well, this is it, but on a budget. You don’t need takeout prices or fancy ingredients to pull off viral-level flavour at home. With crispy rice, caramelized tofu and a punchy dressing, this bowl proves that hype doesn’t have to cost a lot of money!

This salad looks like it came straight off a restaurant menu, but the whole thing costs less than $12 to make; that’s under $2 a serving. Swap in frozen edamame or bulk-bin cashews to save even more. A little planning = big flavour for a fraction of the price.

ingredients

Salad Base:

Tbsp crispy fried onion

cup edamame

Tbsp green onions, diced

cup shredded carrot

cup cucumber, diced

cup roasted cashews

Ginger Sauce:

Tbsp soy sauce

Tbsp sesame oil

Tbsp olive oil

Tbsp diced ginger (or more, to taste)

Tbsp rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

garlic cloves

Tbsp lime juice

Tbsp honey

Crispy Rice and Tofu:

cup cooked rice

block tofu, shredded

Tbsp teriyaki sauce (1 Tbsp each for rice and tofu)

Tbsp soy sauce (1 Tbsp each for rice and tofu)

tsp chili oil (1 tsp each for rice and tofu)

Ingredient Substitution Guide

directions

Step 1

On two baking sheets, spread rice and tofu separately. Add oil, teriyaki sauce, chili oil, and soy sauce. Toss well, then bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden and crisp.

Step 2

In a blender, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, ginger, vinegar, garlic, lime juice and honey until smooth.

Step 3

In a large bowl, layer salad base ingredients. Top with crispy rice and tofu. Drizzle generously with ginger sauce. Finish with extra fried onions or sesame seeds for an extra touch of elegance.

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