EXOTIC ASIAN RICE SALAD

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This is a little bit different is quite refreshing. It has a that Thai flavor and freshness. Can be served hot or cold.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Kiwifruit

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons light soya sauce
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper
4 green onions
fresh ginger (grate a piece the size of your thumb nail)
4 medium carrots
2 tablespoons oil
2/3 cup apricot (dried but soft)
1 -2 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup water
1 cup orange juice
2 cups basmati rice (cooked)
2 kiwi fruits

Steps:

  • Dressing;.
  • For the dressing, into a small bowl add vinegar, soya sauce, and salt and pepper to taste and blend well. Set aside.
  • Salad;.
  • Prepare vegetables.
  • Grate carrots.
  • Wash green onion and cut into small rings.
  • Peel and grate ginger.
  • Chop apricots into small pieces.
  • Put oil into a pan and heat, add green onion, ginger, and 2/3 of the carrots; saute until soft.
  • Sprinkle with the curry powder and turn into vegetables.
  • Fold the apricots into the pan with other vegetables.
  • Add a little salt then pour in orange juice and water.
  • Stir, deglazing the bottom of the pan.
  • Let cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and mix well.
  • Turn off heat and let sit for a few minutes so that the rice can obsorb some of the cooking juices.
  • Add the set aside dressing and left over grated carrot and toss into the rice mixture.
  • Check seasoning should be a little spicy and have sweet and sour flavor, adjust if necessary.
  • Put into a serving bowl and decorate with kiwi slices.
  • This can be eaten hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.9, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 48.5, Carbohydrate 101.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 23, Protein 9.5

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