Forbidden Rice Salad Food

FORBIDDEN BLACK RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring rice, water and pinch of salt to a quick bowl, cover and lower heat to a simmer for 30 minutes.
• Let rice sit while you whisk together sesame oil and tamari.
• While rice is still warm toss in the sesame oil and tamari mixture.
• Let cool, then add sweet potatoes, red peppers, yellow peppers, scallions, and salt, pepper to taste.

BLACK RICE SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Place black rice, salt, and water in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a boil and cook until the rice is tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain and let it cool.
• Make the salad dressing by whisking together rice vinegar, shallot, honey, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and ginger. While still whisking, drizzle in the olive oil and sesame oil until fully combined.
• To assemble the salad, place now-cooled black rice, sugar snap peas (or shelled edamame), radishes, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large salad bowl. Drizzle it with the dressing and give it a gentle toss.
• Give it a taste for seasoning and add in if necessary. Serve.

FORBIDDEN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the hot water, sliced ginger, star anise, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to a boil, then stir in the rice. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, then check to see if the rice is tender.
• Whisk the lime juice, rice vinegar, mirin, minced ginger, and a pinch of salt together in a mixing bowl. Add the rice and toss to combine, then stir in the cilantro and bell pepper. Serve immediately.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
• (per serving)
• Calories: 185
• Total Fat: 1.9g (0.5g saturated, 0.6g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sodium: 150mg