Best 5 Indonesian Rice Salad Recipes

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Indonesian rice salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is made with cooked rice, vegetables, and a dressing made with kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), lime juice, and chili peppers. The vegetables used in the salad can vary, but common ingredients include cucumber, tomato, onion, and cabbage. Some recipes also include pineapple, mango, or avocado. The salad is typically served at room temperature or chilled, and it can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.

This article features two popular Indonesian rice salad recipes:

**Nasi Kuning Rice Salad:** This recipe uses yellow rice, which is a staple in Indonesian cuisine. The yellow color comes from turmeric, which gives the rice a slightly earthy flavor. The salad is made with a variety of vegetables, including cucumber, tomato, onion, and cabbage. It is dressed with a tangy kecap manis dressing and garnished with fried shallots.

**Ayam Goreng Rice Salad:** This recipe features ayam goreng, or fried chicken. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of kecap manis, garlic, ginger, and turmeric, then fried until crispy. The salad is made with a variety of vegetables, including cucumber, tomato, onion, and cabbage. It is dressed with a spicy kecap manis dressing and garnished with fried shallots.

Both of these recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. They are a great way to enjoy the flavors of Indonesian cuisine and make a perfect meal for any occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SRI WASANO'S INFAMOUS INDONESIAN RICE SALAD



Sri Wasano's Infamous Indonesian Rice Salad image

Cleaning out my cookbook cabinet. Setting aside recipes I'd still like to try. From the "Moosewood Cookbook". Does not include chill time.

Provided by charlie 5

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups brown rice
1/3 cup peanut oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon honey (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
2 -3 scallions, minced
1 stalk celery, finely minced
1/2 lb fresh mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 cup toasted cashew pieces
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup red bell pepper, slices
1/2 cup green bell pepper, slices
1 cup thin sliced water chestnuts
1 cup raw snow peas (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the brown rice in 3 C water until tender.
  • In a large bowl, combine peanut oil, sesame oil, orange juice, garlic, pepper flakes, tamari, salt, honey or brown sugar if desired, cider vinegar, pineapple.
  • Add the hot rice to the above mix and mix well. Stir in the scallions, celery, sprouts, raisins, peanuts, cashews, sesame seeds, bell peppers, water chestnuts and raw peas if desired. Mix well and serve.

INDONESIAN RICE SALAD WITH ORANGE-SESAME-CILANTRO DRESSING



Indonesian Rice Salad With Orange-Sesame-Cilantro Dressing image

A potluck or picnic favorite. You will like the subtle flavors. If you don't like Cilantro, leave it out.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
1/4 cup dry-roasted cashews or 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
1/3 cup raisins
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
1 small green bell pepper, diced in 1/2 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, cut in half down lengthwise,and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh bean sprout
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated fresh orange zest
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to directions and place in a bowl to cool to room temperature.
  • When cool, add pineapple, cashews, raisins, green onions, red and green bell peppers, celery, bean sprouts and cilantro.
  • In a jar, combine dressing ingredients and shake to mix.
  • If the salad is served immediately, drizzle all of the dressing over the salad.
  • If salad is to be served later, use only half of dressing over salad, then at the last minute add the other half of dressing, stirring to coat.
  • May be served room temperature or chilled.

SRI WASANO'S INFAMOUS INDONESIAN RICE SALAD (MOOSEWOOD RESTAURANT)



SRI WASANO'S INFAMOUS INDONESIAN RICE SALAD (MOOSEWOOD RESTAURANT) image

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups cooked, cooled brown rice*
½ cup raisins
2 chopped scallions
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
½ cup thinly sliced water chestnuts
1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts
¼ cup toasted cashews
1 large, chopped green pepper
1 stalk chopped on the diagonal celery
fresh parsley
dressing:
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup safflower oil
1 Tbs. sesame oil
3-4 Tbs. Tamari sauce
2 Tbs. dry sherry
juice of one lemon
1-2 cloves minced garlic
½-1 tsp. freshly grated ginger root
salt + pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients & serve chilled on greens. Top with Duck Sauce, which, along with bean sprouts, sesame oil and ginger root, is available in most oriental food supply stores.

INDONESIAN RICE SALAD



INDONESIAN RICE SALAD image

Categories     Salad

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups brown rice
DRESSING
1/3 c peanut oil
1 T sesame oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 medium size clove of garlic crushed
1 t grated ginger
2 T soy sauce
1 t salt
2 T cider vinegar
1 c chopped fresh rice pineapple
1-2 T honey or brown sugar
GARNISH
2-3 scallions minced
1/2 lb. fresh bean sprouts
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c chopped peanuts
1/2 c toasted cashews
2 T sesame seeds
1 c red / green peppers
1 c thinly sliced water chestnuts
handful of fresh raw snow peas

Steps:

  • Cook rice in 3 c of water until tender. Add hot rice to dressing mix well and add garnish.

INDONESIAN RICE SALAD WITH FRESH DATES



Indonesian Rice Salad with Fresh Dates image

Posted on request for recipes using fresh dates. Found this at Jerusalem Post website. Sounds yummy! Great use of leftover rice too.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups brown rice, cooked and cooled
1/2 cup fresh dates, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1 red peppers or 1 green pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, sliced
3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/3 cup sunflower oil
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
3 -4 tablespoons sherry wine or 3 -4 tablespoons brandy
1 lemon, juice of
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all the salad ingredients a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together and pour over the salad.
  • Toss the salad and serve on lettuce leaves.
  • You may serve with hoisin sauce or chutney on the side.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use day-old rice.
  • If you don't have any day-old rice, you can cook fresh rice and let it cool completely before proceeding with the recipe.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. Some good options include carrots, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as hard-boiled eggs, grilled chicken, or tofu.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a store-bought dressing instead of making your own.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Indonesian rice salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that's perfect for a summer meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its combination of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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