πŸ₯— Crispy Rice Bowl with Spicy Mango Slaw & Miso-Lime Dressing

Golden pan-fried sushi rice cakes served with a zesty mango-cabbage slaw, creamy avocado, and a tangy miso-lime drizzle. It’s crunchy, fresh, and totally next-level.


πŸ§‘β€πŸ³ Overview

  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: ~45 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Cuisine: Asian-Fusion / Modern Bowl

πŸ“ Ingredients

For the Crispy Rice:

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked sushi rice (cold)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt
  • Neutral oil for pan-frying

For the Mango Slaw:

  • 1/2 mango, julienned
  • 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 carrot, grated or thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Salt + chili flakes

For the Miso-Lime Dressing:

  • 1 tbsp white miso
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive or sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • Water to thin

Toppings:

  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro or mint
  • Optional: pickled radish, nori flakes, chopped peanuts

πŸ§‘β€πŸ³ Instructions

1. Form the Crispy Rice

  • Mix cold sushi rice with rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt.
  • Shape into small patties (about 2 inches wide).
  • Pan-fry in oil over medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides.

2. Make the Slaw

  • Toss mango, cabbage, and carrot with lime juice, honey/maple, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt. Let marinate 10 minutes.

3. Whisk the Dressing

  • Combine miso, lime, soy, ginger, and oil. Thin with water until pourable.

4. Assemble the Bowl

  • Start with crispy rice cakes.
  • Add a scoop of slaw, slices of avocado, and a drizzle of miso-lime dressing.
  • Top with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.

🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per bowl, approx.)

  • Calories: ~480
  • Protein: 7g
  • Carbs: 55g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Vibes: Fresh, crunchy, sweet-savory perfection ✨

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πŸ“‚ Categories

  • Main Categories: Vegetarian, Bowl
  • Additional Tags:
    • Crispy Rice
    • Asian Fusion
    • Fresh Flavors
    • Miso Recipes
    • Gluten-Free Option
    • Medium Difficulty