Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.67 cup

jasmine rice

1 tsp

unsalted butter

1 pinch

Salt

0.5 cup

water

1 cup

Thai basil

loosely packed

1 cup

Camargue red rice

1 unit

red bell pepper

thinly sliced

2 tbsp

mint leaves

roughly chopped

0.67 cup

cilantro leaves

roughly chopped

2 unit

green onions

thinly sliced

1 unit

fresh red chile

seeded and finely chopped

1 unit

lemon

zested and juiced

1 unit

mango

cut roughly into 1-inch dice

0.5 cup

roasted salted peanuts

roughly chopped

0.67 cup

flaked coconut

2 tbsp

peanut oil

0.75 cup

crisp-fried shallots

homemade or bought

Step 1
~4 min

Cook jasmine rice with butter, salt, water, and half of the Thai basil in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Discard the basil.

Step 2
~4 min

Spread the cooked jasmine rice on a flat tray to cool.

Step 3
~4 min

Cook Camargue red rice in boiling water for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain and spread on a tray to cool.

Step 4
~4 min

Chop the remaining basil leaves.

Step 5
~4 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine the jasmine rice, red rice, basil, red bell pepper, mint, cilantro, green onions, red chile, lemon zest and juice, mango, peanuts, and coconut.

Step 6
~4 min

Add peanut oil to the salad.

Step 7
~4 min

Gently stir the ingredients together, being careful not to mash the mango.

Step 8
~4 min

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9
~4 min

Transfer the salad to serving bowls.

Step 10
~4 min

Garnish with crisp-fried shallots, if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lime for extra tang

Use different types of rice for variety

Adjust the amount of chile to your spice preference

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature

Pairs well with grilled fish or chicken

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Grilled Fish
Spring Rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Rice salads are common in many Southeast Asian cuisines.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer
Picnic
Potluck
Lunch

Popularity Score

70/100

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