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Jasmine rice is a favourite in Malaysia and it stars in this fresh, fragrant salad made with herbs, coconut and chilli.
Preparation Time 25 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes
Ingredients (serves 6)
300g (1 1/2 cups) jasmine rice
185ml (3/4 cup) water
45g (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut
1 bunch fresh mint, leaves picked, chopped
2 bunches fresh coriander, leaves picked, chopped
1 stem lemon grass, pale section only, thinly sliced
4 shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced
6 fresh kaffir lime leaves, vein removed, finely shredded
1 small Lebanese cucumber, finely chopped
1 celery stick, trimmed, finely chopped
2 small fresh red chillies (optional), halved, deseeded, thinly sliced
2 tbs fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tbs fish sauce
Method
1. Place the rice and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is almost tender. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool. Spread the rice over a large baking tray. Set aside to cool completely.
2. Meanwhile, place the coconut in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted.
3. Combine the rice, coconut, mint, coriander, lemon grass, shallot, lime leaves, cucumber, celery and chilli, if desired, in a large serving bowl.
4. Combine the lime juice and fish sauce in a jug. Add to the rice mixture. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Serves six as an accompaniment.
Storage tip: Store leftover kaffir lime leaves in a sealable plastic bag in the crisper for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a year.
Make it ahead
Prepare this recipe to the end of step 1 up to 4 hours ahead. Continue from step 2, 30 minutes before serving.
Source
Good Taste - February 2009, Page 88
Recipe by Leanne Kitchen
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