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A delicious plate of Crispy Rice Salad with Gochujang Mushrooms

Crispy Rice Salad with Gochujang Mushrooms

A delightful mix of crispy rice and savory mushrooms, complemented by a rich peanut sauce. Perfect for a nutritious and flavor-packed meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Baking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 698

Ingredients
  

Crispy Rice
  • 1 cup cooked rice used sushi rice from ⅓ cup dry
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
Mushrooms
  • 255 g king oyster mushrooms
  • 170 g shimeji mushrooms
  • 0.5 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 2 tsp tamari low sodium preferred
  • 0.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
Peanut Sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp peanut butter (or tahini for nut-free option)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp tamari low sodium preferred
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 60 ml dairy-free milk I used soy
  • 1 tsp gochujang paste
Salad Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups shelled frozen edamame thawed
  • 1 medium cucumbers diced
  • 2 pieces spring onions finely chopped
  • 1 piece avocado diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint finely chopped

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Blender
  • Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) fan-forced. To a large baking tray lined with baking paper, combine the cooked rice and chili oil. Spread into a thin layer. Bake for 30 minutes on the middle rack, stirring halfway. Once the rice has cooled down a bit, fold the baking paper over it and use a jar to crush the rice; this avoids large clumps of crispy rice.
  2. Separate the caps and stems of the king oyster mushrooms. Slice the caps with a knife and shred the stems with a fork. Chop the base of the shimeji mushrooms and ensure they are separated.
  3. In a large lidded container, combine 1/2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tsp tamari, 1/2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp rice vinegar, stirring until a homogenous paste is formed. Add the mushrooms to the container, close the lid, and shake well to coat them evenly.
  4. In a large pan over medium heat, add the mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes until they release their juices. Once they start looking dry, add the sesame oil, stir, and cook for 2 minutes without stirring to allow browning. Stir again, then leave them undisturbed for another 2 minutes to brown further.
  5. In a small blender, add peanut butter, ginger, garlic, lime juice, tamari, maple syrup, soy milk, and gochujang. Blend until smooth. Or mince the ginger and garlic, and whisk together with the rest of the ingredients.
  6. Between 2 bowls, divide the edamame, cucumber, spring onion, avocado, mint, mushrooms, and crispy rice. Cover with peanut sauce, and enjoy!

Notes

For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with tahini. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of gochujang paste.