Thai Rice With Bean Sprouts Recipe

Name: Thai Rice With Bean Sprouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fragrant Thai rice; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 small red chile, seeded and chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon clear honey; 3 tablespoons pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon wine vinegar; 2 spring onions, sliced; 2 canned pineapple rings, chopped; 1 1/4 cups bean sprouts (or sprouted lentils); 1/2 cup cashew nuts, chopped; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup fragrant Thai rice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 small red chile, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon clear honey
3 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
2 spring onions, sliced
2 canned pineapple rings, chopped
1 1/4 cups bean sprouts (or sprouted lentils)
1/2 cup cashew nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
salt and pepper

1
Soak the Thai fragrant rice for 20 minutes, then rinse in several changes of water.
2
Drain, then boil in salted water for 10-20 minutes until tender.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
Whisk together the lime juice, sesame oil, chilli, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, pineapple juice and wine vinegar in a large bowl.
5
Stir in the rice.
6
Add the spring onions, pineapple rings, sprouted lentils or bean sprouts, red pepper, celery, cashew nuts and the toasted sesame seeds and mix well.
7
If the rice grains stick together on cooling, simply stir them with a metal spoon. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature and is a good accompaniment to grilled or barbecued meats and fish.

376

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fragrant Thai rice, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 small red chile, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Thai Rice With Bean Sprouts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Rice With Bean Sprouts

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Variations & substitutions

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