Tropical Rice Salad Food

TROPICAL BASMATI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the rice and 1 3/4 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
• Meanwhile, combine the chutney and the remaining 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chutney melts and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
• Combine the rice, chicken, cranberries, pecans and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with melted chutney.

HAWAIIAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl.
• Refrigerate til chilled.

COLD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool, peel, and slice.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Whisk remaining oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until lightly emulsified; set aside. Place tomatoes, broccoli, peas, and corn together in a large mixing bowl; toss to combine. Add chicken, eggs and rice, and toss again. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss with dressing to coat just before serving.

TROPICAL RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice and add to a pot with the broth and coconut milk (and juice if you want) and cook until done. I use a rice cooker.
• Fluff up the rice and add the pineapple, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar. Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning.
• Top rice with green onions, nuts and coconut flakes before serving.

TROPICAL RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice in stock until done.
• Rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Put rice in a serving bowl and add remaining veg and fruit ingredients.
• In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Pour over rice mixture and toss.
• Chill for 6 hours before serving-toss again.

HAWAIIAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash rice thoroughly.
• In a pan, bring stock and turmeric powder to a boil.
• Add rice.
• Simmer until rice is cooked.
• Drain, rinse and spread rice on a tray to cool.
• Whisk dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• In a bowl, mix rice with pineapple, mango, walnuts, raisins, cucumber and celery.
• Gently fold in the dressing.
• Serve.

NUTTY TROPICAL KALE AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the mango and cut the flesh from the pit. Cut half of the mango into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup) and transfer to a small bowl. Roughly chop the remaining mango and puree in a blender with the oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few turns of pepper.
• Cut the thick center stem from each kale leaf and discard. Working in batches, mound a handful of kale on the cutting board and gather it together tightly. Slice crosswise to make very thin ribbons. Put the kale in a large bowl and toss with the mango dressing. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 45 minutes to wilt slightly.
• Add the chopped mango, hearts of palm, rice and tomatoes; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the nuts.