Jasmine Rice Salad

This vibrant Jasmine Rice Salad combines fragrant rice with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, creating a delightful vegan Thai dish. Perfect for a light lunch, it offers a refreshing balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 150 grams
• Water - 350 milliliters
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Red onion - 1/2 small, finely chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Peanuts - 30 grams, roughly chopped
• Lime juice - 30 milliliters
• Soy sauce - 15 milliliters
• Maple syrup - 10 milliliters
• Sesame oil - 10 milliliters
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed jasmine rice and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
4. Remove the rice from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Then, fluff with a fork and let it cool.
5. While the rice is cooling, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and grate the carrot. Finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled jasmine rice, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, grated carrot, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
8. Pour the dressing over the rice salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
9. Top the salad with chopped peanuts for added crunch and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.35 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting healthy digestion.
• Contains healthy fats from peanuts and sesame oil, supporting heart health.

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