Forbidden Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Forbidden Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups hot water; 2 1/2-inch slices rinsed and unpeeled fresh ginger, plus 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 2 pods star anise; Sea salt; 1 cup forbidden rice, soaked overnight in water; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon mirin; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, basil, or mint; 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups hot water
2 1/2-inch slices rinsed and unpeeled fresh ginger, plus 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 pods star anise
Sea salt
1 cup forbidden rice, soaked overnight in water
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
1 teaspoon mirin
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, basil, or mint
2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper

1
Bring the hot water, sliced ginger, star anise, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to a boil, then stir in the rice.
2
Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, then check to see if the rice is tender.
3
Whisk the lime juice, rice vinegar, mirin, minced ginger, and a pinch of salt together in a mixing bowl.
4
Add the rice and toss to combine, then stir in the cilantro and bell pepper.
5
Serve immediately.
6
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
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(per serving)
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Calories: 185
9
Total Fat: 1.9g (0.5g saturated, 0.6g monounsaturated)
10
Carbohydrates: 40g
11
Protein: 5g
12
Fiber: 4g
13
Sodium: 150mg

222

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups hot water, 2 1/2-inch slices rinsed and unpeeled fresh ginger, plus 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, 2 pods star anise, Sea salt, and more.

Yes, Forbidden Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Forbidden Rice Salad

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