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Indian Fusion · Easy

Chili Crisp Crispy Rice Caesar Salad

This Chili Crisp Crispy Rice Caesar Salad combines two internet favorites into one craveable dish.

Chili Crisp Crispy Rice Caesar Salad
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Serves
4
Rating
4.7 (135)

This Chili Crisp Crispy Rice Caesar Salad combines two internet favorites into one craveable dish. Crispy golden rice is baked with Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp until crunchy, then tossed with crisp romaine, parmesan, and a creamy chili crisp Caesar dressing. Every bite delivers crunch, freshness, and bold flavor.

Ingredients

4

For the Crispy Rice

  • 3 cupscooked and cooled rice
  • 3 tbspYo Amma Indian Chili Crisp
  • 1 tbspgrated parmesan cheese
  • ½ tspkosher salt

For the Chili Crisp Caesar Dressing

  • ¼ cupmayonnaise
  • 2 tbspfreshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbspYo Amma Indian Chili Crisp
  • 1 tbsplemon juice
  • 1 tspDijon mustard
  • 1garlic clove, finely grated 2 tbsp water (as needed to thin)

For the Salad

  • 2romaine hearts, chopped
  • ½ cupshaved parmesan cheese
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

For Finishing

  • Extra Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp
  • Additional parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine the rice, Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp, parmesan cheese, and salt. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 30–35 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the rice is deeply golden and crispy. Allow to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Add water as needed until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped romaine to a large bowl. Drizzle with the chili crisp Caesar dressing and toss until evenly coated. Add most of the crispy rice and shaved parmesan. Toss gently to combine.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Top with the remaining crispy rice, extra parmesan, cracked black pepper, and a final drizzle of Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately while the rice is still crispy.

Pro Tips

  • The rice should be completely cooled before baking. Day-old rice works best because it dries out slightly and crisps much more effectively in the oven. For extra protein, top with grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, or crispy chickpeas.
  • Croutons have had a good run, but crispy chili crisp rice steals the show. Yo Amma Indian Chili Crisp pulls double duty here—creating irresistibly crunchy rice and bringing depth to the Caesar dressing. The result is a salad with more texture, more flavor, and way more personality than the classic version.

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