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Crispy Fried Rice Recipe is essentially twice cooked rice with a lot of delicious flavor. It’s a lovely snack, the perfect crunchy addition to salads, and is wonderful in a stir-fry. Thinly striped bowl filled with Spicy Crispy Rice

Inspiration for Spicy Crispy Fried 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.

Then the salad it was perfect.  Spicy Crispy Rice strewn on a black surface.

What is Spicy Crispy Fried Rice?

  • Crispy Fried Rice is essentially twice cooked rice.
  • Rice is cooked is 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.

Here’s the Winter Citrus Salad — it’s amazing!  Pickled Ginger Citrus Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing ain a wooden bowl.Do you see the Crispy Fried Rice on top?

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 any 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.

I especially like adding it to recipes with an Asian vibe.

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

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

5 from 3 votes
Spicy Crispy Rice in a striped beige bowl.
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Spicy Crispy Fried Rice Recipe
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

This rice is lovely to snack on, is the perfect crunchy addition to salads, and is wonderful in a stir-fry.

Please note that the prep time does not include cooking the rice, which can be done up to a few days ahead of time.

Makes 2 cups / 1 tablespoon per serving

Course: Condiments, Sauces, Dressings and Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: great for salads, unique garnishes
Servings: 32 as a garnish
Calories: 43 kcal
Author: Valentina K. Wein
Ingredients
  • grape seed oil for deep frying (amounts will vary -- see instruction no. 2, and notes)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (I used Basmati, but you can use any rice you'd like to)
  • 1 teaspoon Togarashi
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels and set aside.
  2. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat about 3-inches of the oil to 340 degrees F. (Amounts will depend on the size of the pan you choose.)
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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