Spicy Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. water; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. raw long grain brown rice; 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 c. dried currants; boiling water; 1/4 c. red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 c. pistachio nuts, toasted; 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsp. spice sherry vinegar; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. raw long grain brown rice
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
1/2 c. dried currants
boiling water
1/4 c. red onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. pistachio nuts, toasted
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. spice sherry vinegar
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Stir in rice and ginger; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until tender.
3
Place currants in a small bowl; cover with boiling water. Let sit for 20 minutes, then drain.
4
In a large, nonreactive bowl, combine rice, currants, red onion, pistachios, olive oil, vinegar, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
5
Toss until all ingredients are coated.
6
Cover; refrigerate for several hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

306

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. water, 1 tsp. salt, 3/4 c. raw long grain brown rice, 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Rice Salad

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