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Crunchy asian rice salad

crunchy asian rice salad
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15M

Ingredients

Method

1.Heat rice in a microwave oven according to packet instructions.
2.Meanwhile, halve cucumber lengthways, remove seeds. Cut cucumber into long thin strips.
3.Place rice and cucumber in a large bowl with wombok, snow peas, carrot and sprouts, then most of the onion, peanuts, torn perilla and thai basil, toss gently to combine. Reserve some of the onion, peanuts, perilla and basil to top salad.
4.Make sesame dressing. Whisk ingredients kecap manis, tahini, sesame oil, mirin and the water together in a small bowl.
5.Add dressing to salad, toss gently to combine. Top salad with remaining onion, peanuts, perilla and thai basil.

sesame dressing Perilla leaves, also known as shiso leaves, belong to the mint family and are available in green and purple-red varieties from Asian grocers. Use the leaves whole or shredded, as an ingredient or a condiment. You can use mint leaves instead.

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