Summer Rice Salad with Korean BBQ Dressing

Looking for a refreshing and flavorful dish to enjoy during the hot summer months? Try this delicious recipe for a summer rice salad featuring our Korean BBQ spice blend. Packed with the bold flavors of garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, chives, and just a hint of chili flakes, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons Korean BBQ spice blend
• 2 cups cold cooked rice (white or brown)
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 carrot, diced or julienned
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• Optional:
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil 
• 1 thai chili
• 4-6 imitation crab sticks (aka kani) 
• any other veg you want to throw in whole, diced or julienned - edamame, radish, green beans, peas, lettuce (shredded), onion, even apple or pear.  

Instructions:

1. Mix Korean BBQ spice blend with rice vinegar, sugar and optonal sesame oil and thai chili to make the dressing.  
2. Prep your vegetables by cutting them into similar sizes & shapes. 
3. Carrots & cucumber can be tossed in the dressing for a quick pickling as you prep the rest of the veg.
4. If using crab sticks, cut up into bit sized pieces. (Lex stores them in the freezer and just pulls them out as required and adds them frozen - melting adds a little to the seasoning) 
5. Combine the cooked rice, veg and optional crab sticks. 
6. Whisk the sauce to make sure the sugar is completely dissolved. 
7. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss until everything is well combined.
8. Chill the salad in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld together.
9. Serve in a bowl, or in lettuce wraps. 

This summer rice salad with Korean BBQ spice blend is a perfect combination of savory, tangy, and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy the freshness of the vegetables combined with the bright fresh flavours of the dressing create a rice salad sure impress your family and friends. Personally, I just like it for my hot summer lunches.

Try it out today and elevate your summer dining experience!

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