Description
Elevate your meal experience with this easy and delicious crispy rice recipe, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package directions and let it cool completely.
- In a large skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the cooled rice to the skillet in an even layer and gently press it down with a spatula.
- Let the rice cook undisturbed for about 10 minutes to form a crispy crust.
- Check the underside for golden brown, then carefully flip the rice in sections and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt, soy sauce, chopped scallions, and toasted sesame seeds, gently toss and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different herbs or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy rice, side dish, easy recipe, vegetarian, Asian cuisine
