SPICED RICE SALAD

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 2- to 3-inch piece ginger, peeled and bruised
2 3/4 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 medium shallot, peeled and chopped fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup currants or black raisins, plumped in hot water and drained
4 fresh ripe apricots, quartered, or 8 dried, plumped in hot water and drained
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine rice, ginger and water in a large, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, but not soft, about 15 minutes. Drain, discard the ginger and transfer the rice to a large glass or ceramic bowl.
  • Season rice with salt, pepper, nutmeg and coriander. Add lemon juice, shallot and olive oil; toss to combine. Stir in currants and apricots. Divide among 4 bowls, garnish with toasted almonds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 479, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Rigin Assisi
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This salad is a must-try!


Watipatsa Selemani
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I would definitely recommend this salad to others.


Marketing Guru
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This salad is a great way to add some variety to your lunch or dinner routine.


abebe desalegn
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This salad is a healthy and delicious side dish.


Arafat Oishiumama
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Burhan Mehdi
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This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


MD:Rased Rana
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Joi Sky
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Adeel Shankar
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Marvin Denison
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This rice salad is delicious!


Thato Muyendekwa
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This salad is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of spices and the crunchy vegetables.


Miss Nanny
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of spices and the crunchy vegetables. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Fizza Safdar
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This rice salad is delicious! The spices are perfectly balanced and the vegetables add a nice crunch. It's a great make-ahead dish for potlucks or picnics.


Gul Zar
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This salad is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of spices and the crunchy vegetables. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Glosheilk raza
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I'm not usually a fan of rice salad, but this one is really good! The spices give it a lot of flavor and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Razip Razip
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This rice salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of spices and the crunchy vegetables. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Arya Shah
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to make ahead of time and travels well. The flavors are also really well-balanced.


Tshiamo Benedict
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This spiced rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique blend of spices and the fluffy texture of the rice. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


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