PCC Indonesian Rice
Serves: 6 to 8
What a pleasure that something as simple as brown rice can be transformed into this fragrant, flavorful salad.
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 2 cups short grain brown rice Add to list
- 3 cups water Add to list
- 1/3 cup orange juice concentrate Add to list
- 2 tablespoons tamari (regular or wheat-free) Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Add to list
- 1 teaspoon finely minced or crushed garlic Add to list
- 1/4 cup crushed canned pineapple Add to list
- 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar Add to list
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil Add to list
- 2 ribs celery Add to list
- 1 bunch green onions Add to list
- 1/2 red bell pepper Add to list
- 1/2 green bell pepper Add to list
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper Add to list
- 1 cup roasted Spanish peanuts Add to list
- 1/3 cup currants Add to list
Preparation
In a pot bring rice and water to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the water is absorbed (about 40 minutes).
In a bowl, mix together orange juice concentrate, tamari, salt, crushed red pepper, minced garlic, pineapple, rice vinegar and sesame oil.
When the rice is cooked but still hot, stir in the dressing. Cool in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally.
Thinly slice the celery and green onions. Dice the bell peppers.
When the rice is fully cooled, stir in the celery, green onions, bell peppers, peanuts and currants.
Each serving: 367 cal, 17.6g fat (2.2g sat), 0mg chol, 555mg sodium, 47.8g carb, 5.6g fiber, 8.6g protein
Make it a meal
Complete your meal with these dishes selected by our deli to complement the flavors of the salad.
Recipe by
Source: Demonstrated on KING 5's "New Day Northwest" show, which aired on April 14, 2010.
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Great blend of flavors
Loved the range of flavors in this dish - definitely on the sweeter side which was nice with the hearty brown rice.
April 14, 2010 at 01:59 PM — rachel.cowgill