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Crispy Fried Rice Recipe

Feb 14, 2016 · by Valentina · 14 Comments

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Crispy Fried Rice Recipe is essentially twice cooked rice with a kick of spicy and delicious flavors. It's a great snack, the perfect crunchy addition to salads, and it's fantastic in a stir-fry.

Thinly striped bowl filled with Spicy Crispy Rice

I was making a winter citrus salad the other day, and it had every element I wanted except for a crunch.

It was almost perfect.

I thought about different types of nuts and seeds and I just wasn't feeling it.

So I did something I'd never tried before, I made Spicy Crispy Fried Rice.

It was exactly as I'd hoped it would be -- slightly aerated and super crispy.  I sprinkled it with some delicious spicy seasonings and then mixed it into my salad.

Spicy Crispy Rice strewn on a black surface.

Then the salad it was perfect.  

What is Spicy Crispy Fried Rice?

This recipe is likely not what you think of when you imagine a typical fried rice. This is my own twist on it.

  • Crispy Fried Rice is essentially twice cooked rice.
  • Rice is cooked in water, and then deep fried briefly.
  • The rice is then tossed with delicious spices.

Not only is it delicious in salads, but it's also a fantastic snack just to munch on, as you would spiced nuts. And it's an excellent garnish on almost anything.

The spicy crispy rice is mixed into this Winter Citrus Salad and it adds a delicious crunch.

Double-rimmed wooden bowl with lettuce, citurs and mint leaves

Recipe Tips

  • I use Basmati rice in this recipe. I find that I prefer it with longer grain rice, but you can you use any rice you like.
  • Use brown rice to add more of a nutty flavor.
  • Be sure to fry the rice in two or more batches. If you add too much at once, it won't get the crispy texture we're going for.
  • While grape seed oil is my first choice, there are other oils you can use. Here's a great article on the best oils to use for frying.

Add it to these recipes to kick them up a notch:

  • Garlicky Coconut Gai Lan
  • Chopped Asian Salad
  • Miso Marinated Black Cod with Bok Choy Pepper Stir-Fry

Enjoy the crispy fried rice however you decide to use it!

spicy crispy fried rice in a striped bowl

Spicy Crispy Fried Rice Recipe

Valentina K. Wein
This rice is lovely to snack on, is the perfect crunchy addition to salads, and is wonderful in a stir-fry.
Makes 2 cups / 1 tablespoon per serving
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 12 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Pre-Cooking Rice 30 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Condiments, Sauces, Dressings and Vinaigrettes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 32 as a garnish
Calories 43 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • grapeseed oil for deep frying (amounts will vary -- see instruction no. 2, and notes)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (I use Basmati, but any rice is okay), be sure it's room temperature, not cold before you begin the recipe
  • 1 teaspoon Togarashi
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels and set aside.
  • In a large, deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat about 3-inches of the oil to 350°F. (Amounts will depend on the size of the pan you choose.)
  • In two batches, use a large spoon to gently place the cooked rice in the oil. Once the rice begins to look crisp and golden, after about 4 minutes or so, use a slotted spoon to remove the rice and place it on the towel-lined baking sheet. Let the oil come back up to 350°F before adding the second batch of rice.
  • Add the fried rice to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle it with the togarashi and salt. Toss to be sure the seasoning coats all of the rice.

NOTES

Calorie count is only an estimate.

NUTRITION

Calories: 43kcal
Keywords great for salads, unique garnishes
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Comments

  1. sippitysup

    February 14, 2016 at 4:33 pm

    Cracklin' Rice Cakes are a childhood thing of mine. Thanks for updating it in a way I can get excited about all over again. GREG

    Reply
    • valentina

      February 15, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Yay! Enjoy, Greg. 🙂

      Reply
  2. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    February 15, 2016 at 10:15 am

    My wife loves fried rice. She would love the crispiness of your rice.

    Reply
    • valentina

      February 15, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks, Peter. Hope you try it!

      Reply
  3. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    February 15, 2016 at 10:21 am

    Wow that is creative! And what the heck is Greg's cracklin' rice cake. I now want one of THOSE, too!

    Reply
    • valentina

      February 15, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      Me too, Dorothy! 🙂

      Reply
  4. David

    February 21, 2016 at 9:33 am

    What a cool idea! I really need to work on my deep frying!

    Reply
    • valentina

      February 21, 2016 at 11:01 am

      It's a fun salad addition, David. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mdu Rohtak

    July 16, 2017 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    I love it! Kind of like a cheater’s version of fried rice 🙂

    Reply
    • valentina

      July 17, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Thanks! Indeed, it is. And so delicious!

      Reply
  6. Samantha

    November 29, 2021 at 6:02 am

    5 stars
    I made it and it was wonderful!!
    Thanks Valentina for this useful site!

    Reply
    • valentina

      January 29, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you, Samantha! Somehow this slipped through the cracks when you wrote in. So happy you liked it! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  7. Rivki

    September 25, 2022 at 4:32 am

    Do you think I could make this a day ahead of time? How would you store it? Thanks

    Reply
    • valentina

      September 26, 2022 at 6:12 pm

      Hi Rivki. Thank you for writing in. You can make this a day ahead, keeping it at room temperature in a tightly sealed container. Place a paper towel beneath and over it inside the container to help it stay crisp. Hope this helps. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

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