Best 9 Exotic Asian Rice Salad Recipes

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As the sun sets over the vibrant Asian landscape, a culinary symphony awaits your taste buds. Embark on a journey to discover the exotic Asian rice salad, a dish that marries the earthy aromas of jasmine rice with a kaleidoscope of fresh vegetables, succulent proteins, and tantalizing dressings. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the serene countryside of Bali, this article will guide you through the secrets of crafting the perfect rice salad, blending the exotic flavors of Asia with the convenience of your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN RICE SALAD



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A cold and savory salad that will be the hit of your next gathering!

Provided by Kathi & Rachel

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 4 ounce box brown and wild rice mix (cooked according to package directions and cooled)
6 oz can water chestnuts - drained and coarse chopped
1/2 cup cashews - coarsely chopped (hold out a few whole ones for garnish if you would like)
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chopped baby corn
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (store bought, bottled)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup dijon mustard
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook brown wild rice according to package. Cover and refrigerate until chilled - about two hours.
  • In medium bowl, combine yogurt, mayo, dijon and Yoshida sauce with a wire whisk until well blended.
  • In a large bowl, combine rice, cashews, onions, baby corn and water chestnuts and stir. Toss with dressing and stir.
  • Top with additional cashews and onions for garnish if desired.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 646 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASIAN RICE SALAD



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A recipe from the Good Food collection.

Provided by goodfood.com.au

Categories     Starter/Entree

Time 30m

Yield SERVES 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

400 g (2 cups) long-grain rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 long red chilli, seeded and thinly sliced
4 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil/
2 teaspoons black vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
50 g (1 cup) roughly chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Bring 1.25 litres (5 cups) of water to the boil in a large saucepan. Add the rice and cook it, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes over low heat, or until the grains are tender. Drain and rinse the rice under cold running water, then transfer it to a large bowl. 2. While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli, and cook them for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion has softened, but not browned. Stir in the spring onion and cook for another minute. Remove the onion mixture from the heat and add it to the rice with the soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, lime juice and coriander, and mix well. Cover the rice salad and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

15-MINUTE ASIAN RICE SALAD



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This comforting salad is ready in just 15 minutes. To keep the prep time to a minimum, grate fresh ginger instead of finely chopping it, use kitchen shears instead of a knife to snip off the stems of the shiitake mushrooms and purchase pre-cooked brown rice, grated carrots and shelled edamame.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-inch piece ginger
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms (about 4 cups), stems removed
2 scallions
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
4 cups store-bought pre-cooked or leftover brown rice
2 breasts from a rotisserie chicken
1 cup shredded carrots
5 ounces baby arugula

Steps:

  • Peel the ginger and finely grate it in to a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil. Season with some salt and pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing and set aside. Thinly slice the mushrooms and scallions, keeping the white and green parts of the scallions separate. Add the sliced mushrooms, scallion whites and the edamame to the dressing in the large mixing bowl. Stir to combine and then marinate at room temperature (the mushrooms will become more tender while they sit in the dressing) while you prepare the rest of the ingredients, stirring occasionally. Reserve the sliced scallion greens to use as garnish.
  • Place the rice in a glass mixing bowl and break it up using a fork. Place a damp paper towel directly on top of the rice and place in the microwave; cook until just warmed through and softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove the skin from the chicken and shred the meat in to large bite-size pieces, about 2 cups. Toss the chicken, warm rice and carrots with the mushrooms and edamame. Season with some salt and pepper.
  • Toss the baby arugula and reserved dressing in a large mixing bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Divide the arugula among 4 large plates and top each with 2 cups of the salad mixture. Garnish with the reserved scallion greens.

ASIAN RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Pinch of sugar
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved lengthwise
1 large carrot, shredded
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup chow mein noodles and/or chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Whisk the garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a large bowl. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the dressing to a medium bowl, add the shrimp and toss. Add the carrot, celery and snow peas to the remaining dressing and toss.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and add 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer to the bowl with the vegetables. Add 3 to 4 tablespoons water to the skillet and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon, then add the liquid to the bowl with the shrimp. Let the skillet reheat, then add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and stir-fry the rice until toasted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Add the rice and scallions to the shrimp-vegetable mixture and toss. Divide among bowls and top with the lettuce, sprouts, chow mein noodles and/or peanuts.

ASIAN RICE NOODLE SALAD



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The best thing about this salad is how it comes together in no time at all. Asian rice noodles generally cook more quickly than wheat noodles and with the addition of the precut coleslaw mix the prep time is very minimal.

Provided by Lisa Leake

Categories     HarperCollins     Noodle     Salad     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Vegetarian     Peanut     Cabbage     Ginger     Dinner

Yield Seres 5-6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8-ounce) box Asian brown rice (whole-grain) noodles
1/4 cup soy sauce (preferably reduced-sodium)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (from 1/2 lime)
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3/4 cup chopped salted, dry-roasted peanuts or cashews
2 1/2 cups coleslaw mix (shredded green and red cabbage plus carrots, found in the produce aisle)
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside in a large bowl to cool (a few minutes in the freezer can help!). Cut the noodles up a bit with kitchen shears or a knife to make them easier to toss.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
  • Add the sauce, cilantro, peanuts, and slaw mix to the bowl with the noodles and toss until well combined. If desired, sprinkle in red pepper flakes to taste. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for later.

JAPANESE-STYLE RICE SALAD



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Whether it's tender and tasty short-grain, astonishingly fragrant basmati or superchewy red, brown and black varieties, rice is one salad ingredient that does not deteriorate when dressed. It absorbs and thrives on the addition of liquids.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 8 serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 to 2 cups short-grain brown or white rice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1 small or 1/2 large red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped or shredded celery
1/4 cup finely chopped or shredded carrot
1 cup firm tofu, preferably baked, optional
6 tablespoons miso paste
3/4 cup warm water or sake
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon mirin or honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or more to taste
2 sheets of nori, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook rice in abundant salted water, as you would pasta, until it's just done; white rice will take 10 to 15 minutes, brown 30 or a little longer. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again, then combine with vegetables and tofu in a large bowl.
  • Put black pepper, miso, water or sake, sugar, mirin or honey, and vinegar in a small bowl, and whisk together. Taste, and add more vinegar and a pinch of salt, if needed.
  • Combine rice mixture with miso dressing with 2 big forks, fluffing rice and tossing gently to separate grains.
  • Crumble nori over salad and sprinkle with sesame seeds, taste, and adjust seasoning or moisten with a little more dressing. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day, bringing salad back to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 278, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 645 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

THAI-STYLE RICE SALAD



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This recipe occurred semi-accidentally. I was studying various Thai recipes and examining the flavors, and went home to stare at my fridge, and out came this recipe. A wonderful condiment to eat with this dish, and many other asian dishes, is Sambal Oelek, a garlic-chili paste you can find in the asian section of most groceries and asian specialty stores. It's quite spicy, and quite tasty.

Provided by Tastyeatsathome

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups uncooked jasmine rice
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 Thai chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon minced lemon grass
½ pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound)
½ red bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ lime, juiced
1 ½ cups diced pineapple
2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring the rice, butter, ginger, coconut milk, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, and refrigerate until cold.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the garlic, shallot, minced chile pepper, ginger, and lemon grass; cook for 1 minute until the shallot begins to go limp. Add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp has turned pink, then stir in the red bell pepper slices. Continue cooking until the shrimp is no longer opaque in the center. Season with basil, fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.
  • Stir the shrimp mixture into the chilled rice along with the pineapple and sugar. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Carbohydrate 90.5 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 386.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

ORIENTAL RICE SALAD



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I had this salad at a summer pot luck picnic. To my delight, it was delicious and has since become one of my favorites. This non traditional salad recipe has been given out to my company more times than I can count. It is great for a pot luck, as you can almost be assured that there will not be doubles.

Provided by Cathie H.

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 7 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup frozen peas
2 cups cooked rice, according to directions
1 1/2 cups diced ham or 1 (6 ounce) can small shrimp
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup salad oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup white sugar (or 2 Splenda quick packs)
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning, if desired (msg)

Steps:

  • Be careful not to overcook rice.
  • I have used both minute rice and long grain.
  • Toss salad ingredients together and refrigerate long enough to let peas thaw.
  • Beginning with salad oil ingredient, mix all dressing ingredients and let sit for an hour at room temperature or longer.
  • Stir dressing well and dress salad just before serving, mix well.
  • Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 957.1, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.9, Protein 9.6

EXOTIC ASIAN RICE SALAD



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This is a little bit different is quite refreshing. It has a that Thai flavor and freshness. Can be served hot or cold.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Kiwifruit

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons light soya sauce
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper
4 green onions
fresh ginger (grate a piece the size of your thumb nail)
4 medium carrots
2 tablespoons oil
2/3 cup apricot (dried but soft)
1 -2 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup water
1 cup orange juice
2 cups basmati rice (cooked)
2 kiwi fruits

Steps:

  • Dressing;.
  • For the dressing, into a small bowl add vinegar, soya sauce, and salt and pepper to taste and blend well. Set aside.
  • Salad;.
  • Prepare vegetables.
  • Grate carrots.
  • Wash green onion and cut into small rings.
  • Peel and grate ginger.
  • Chop apricots into small pieces.
  • Put oil into a pan and heat, add green onion, ginger, and 2/3 of the carrots; saute until soft.
  • Sprinkle with the curry powder and turn into vegetables.
  • Fold the apricots into the pan with other vegetables.
  • Add a little salt then pour in orange juice and water.
  • Stir, deglazing the bottom of the pan.
  • Let cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and mix well.
  • Turn off heat and let sit for a few minutes so that the rice can obsorb some of the cooking juices.
  • Add the set aside dressing and left over grated carrot and toss into the rice mixture.
  • Check seasoning should be a little spicy and have sweet and sour flavor, adjust if necessary.
  • Put into a serving bowl and decorate with kiwi slices.
  • This can be eaten hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.9, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 48.5, Carbohydrate 101.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 23, Protein 9.5

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Cook the rice according to the package directions, or use a rice cooker.
  • While the rice is cooking, prepare the other ingredients, such as chopping the vegetables and herbs.
  • Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool slightly.
  • Combine the cooked rice, vegetables, herbs, and dressing in a large bowl and toss to combine.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
  • Garnish with additional herbs or vegetables, if desired.

Conclusion:

Exotic Asian rice salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find an Asian rice salad recipe that you will love.

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