Best Chinese Rice Salad With Snow Peas Recipes

CHINESE RICE SALAD

Chinese Rice Salad image

I first made this for one of our backyard BBQ get togethers. I got the recipe in a book called Fare For Friends. There was'nt any left so I assumed everyone enjoyed it!

Provided by bert2421

Categories Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup converted rice (uncooked)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed,uncooked
1 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 Spanish onion, diced
1 cup shrimp, cooked or canned
4 ounces chow mein noodles
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons soya sauce
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds or 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook rice; chill.
Add next 4 ingredients.
Put dressing in a jar and shake well.
Just before serving, add dressing a few spoonfuls at a time until salad appears moist enough.
Add noodles and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.1, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 110.5, Sodium 732.2, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 20.5

SNOW PEA AND SESAME RICE PILAF

Snow Pea and Sesame Rice Pilaf image

Categories Microwave Rice Side Quick & Easy Pea Sesame Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3 scallions, sliced thin
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
1/3 cup long-grain rice
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2/3 cup)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly

Steps:

In a microwave-safe bowl combine the oil, the butter, the onion, the scallions, and the gingerroot and microwave the mixture at high power (100%) for 2 minutes, or until the onion is softened. Stir in the rice, stirring until it is coated with the oil mixture, add the broth, and microwave the mixture, covered with microwave-safe plastic wrap, at high power (100%) for 5 minutes. Microwave the mixture at medium power (50%) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Uncover the pilaf carefully and stir in the snow peas. Let the pilaf stand, covered, for 5 minutes and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.

PEAS PLEASE ASIAN NOODLES

Peas Please Asian Noodles image

My Asian-inspired pasta salad doubles up on the peas for some serious crunch and sweetness. -Catherine Cassidy, Editor, Taste of Home

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked Japanese soba noodles or whole wheat spaghetti
1/4 cup water
1 cup fresh snow peas or sugar snap peas, trimmed
3 cups ice water
3/4 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 small cucumber, chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
SAUCE:
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons white or rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons sesame oil or tahini
4 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 to 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add snow peas; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain; immediately drop snow peas into ice water. Remove and pat dry., Drain noodles; rinse with cold water and drain again. Combine noodles with snow peas, green peas, cucumber and green onions., In another bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients until blended; pour over noodles and vegetables. Toss to coat. To serve, sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.