Soy-Free Crispy Rice
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Soy-Free Crispy Rice recipe, a delightful twist on a classic side dish that’s both crunchy and flavorful. Perfect for those avoiding soy-based ingredients, this recipe combines tender white rice with aromatic seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and the nutty essence of nutritional yeast. Simmered in a blend of water and your choice of chicken or vegetable broth for extra depth, the rice is then pan-fried to golden perfection in olive oil, resulting in irresistibly crispy layers. Topped with fresh green onions and cilantro for a bright, herbal kick, and served with a squeeze of tangy lime, this dish is a magnificent fusion of texture and taste. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes and naturally gluten-free, it’s an ideal choice for a wholesome side dish or light meal. Get ready to elevate your rice game with this versatile and satisfying recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups White rice
- 2.5 cups Water
- 1 cup Cooked chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
- 4 each Lime wedges
Instructions
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.
In a medium saucepan, combine 2.5 cups of water with 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth. Add a teaspoon of salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the rinsed rice, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the rice from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, mix the onion powder, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast.
Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cooled rice to the pan, spreading it out into an even layer.
Sprinkle the mixed seasonings over the rice. Let the rice cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes or until the bottom layer becomes golden and crispy.
Carefully flip sections of the rice to allow the top side to crisp up as well, cooking for another 4-5 minutes.
Transfer the crispy rice to a serving platter, garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the rice before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 51.7 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2588 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 88.3 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1237 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
