SRI WASANO'S INFAMOUS INDONESIAN RICE SALAD

Sri Wasano's Infamous Indonesian Rice Salad image

Provided by charlie 5

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups brown rice
1/3 cup peanut oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon honey (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
2 -3 scallions, minced
1 stalk celery, finely minced
1/2 lb fresh mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 cup toasted cashew pieces
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup red bell pepper, slices
1/2 cup green bell pepper, slices
1 cup thin sliced water chestnuts
1 cup raw snow peas (optional)

Steps:

Cook the brown rice in 3 C water until tender.
In a large bowl, combine peanut oil, sesame oil, orange juice, garlic, pepper flakes, tamari, salt, honey or brown sugar if desired, cider vinegar, pineapple.
Add the hot rice to the above mix and mix well. Stir in the scallions, celery, sprouts, raisins, peanuts, cashews, sesame seeds, bell peppers, water chestnuts and raw peas if desired. Mix well and serve.