Oriental Brown Rice Salad With Cashews
asian, chinese, rice, salads
1 cup brown rice -- dry measure
4 oz snow peas
1 scallion
1/4 cup cashews, dry-roasted
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
1 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
4 1/2 tablespoon salad oil -- light
1 salt and pepper
1 fresh cilantro leaves -- for
1 garnish
Cook rice until tender (up to 60 minutes). Cook snow pears in boiling water until tender, 2 to 3 minutes, and drain well. Cut into 1/2-inch diagonal pieces. Slice scallion in 1/4-inch rings. Separate cashews into halves. In a small jar, combine garlic, ginger, soy, vinegar, and oil and shake to combine. Toss together rice and vegetables, and half the nuts; dress and toss to coat. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve at room temperature and garnish with remaining cashews and fresh cilantro leaves.
Recipe By : First Magazine, Salad Days (early 1990's)
Yield: 4 servings