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Crispy Gochujang Rice Salad

Delicious Crispy Gochujang Rice Salad with Savory Mushrooms

This Crispy Gochujang Rice Salad combines flavorful mushrooms and baked rice for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients
  

Rice and Seasonings
  • 1 cup cooked rice about 155 g
  • 1 tbsp chili oil for baking rice
Mushrooms
  • 9 oz king oyster mushrooms sliced caps and shredded stems
  • 6 oz shimeji mushrooms chopped bases
  • ½ tbsp gochujang paste
  • 2 tsp tamari
  • ½ tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
Peanut Sauce
  • 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter smooth
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp tamari
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • ¼ cup dairy-free milk
  • 1 tsp gochujang paste
Vegetables
  • 1 ½ cups shelled frozen edamame thawed
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Blender
  • large pan
  • Lidded container

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking tray lined with baking paper, combine the cooked rice and chili oil. Spread into a thin layer and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway. Once cooled, crush the rice with a jar to avoid clumps.
  2. Prepare the mushrooms by separating the caps and stems of the king oyster mushrooms, slicing the caps, and shredding the stems. Chop the base of the shimeji mushrooms.
  3. In a large lidded container, combine ½ tbsp gochujang, 2 tsp tamari, ½ tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp rice vinegar. Add the mushrooms, close the lid, and shake to coat.
  4. In a large pan over medium heat, add the mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes. Once they release juices, add sesame oil and cook for 2 minutes without stirring. Stir and leave for another 2 minutes to brown further.
  5. In a small blender, combine peanut butter, ginger, garlic, lime juice, tamari, maple syrup, dairy-free milk, and gochujang. Blend until smooth, or mince ginger and garlic and whisk together with the other ingredients.
  6. In two bowls, divide the edamame, cucumber, spring onion, avocado, mint, mushrooms, and crispy rice. Drizzle with peanut sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins as desired.

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