How far in advance can I make scented and crunchy black rice salad [vegan]?

Prepare components ahead, but toss salad with dressing just before serving.

What makes a good vegan salad salad?

Quality vegetables, a flavorful dressing, and protein sources are key.

Can I make scented and crunchy black rice salad [vegan] without nuts?

Yes! You can substitute nuts with seeds, beans, or plant-based protein. Adjust quantities based on what you use.

How long does scented and crunchy black rice salad [vegan] keep?

Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Is scented and crunchy black rice salad [vegan] gluten-free?

Check that all ingredients are gluten-free certified. This recipe is naturally plant-based and can be made gluten-free.

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Scented and Crunchy Black Rice Salad
[Vegan]

TC By: The Kind Cook

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Ingredients You Need for Scented and Crunchy Black Rice Salad [Vegan]

For the Salad

½ cup of black rice (I had the glutinous one)
½ small brown onion, peeled and finely diced
10 mushrooms, sliced (I used button as that’s what I had, but some Asian mushrooms would be perfect in this)
3 tablespoons of well washed and finely sliced coriander roots
1 handful of washed and roughly chopped coriander leaves
1 handful of fresh basil leaves, washed and gently sliced (as they bruise)
1 handful fresh spinach, well washed to avoid grit

For the Dressing

1 tablespoon of soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten free option)
dash of sesame oil
½ tablespoon of fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon of minced ginger
1 teaspoon of agave (if you don’t have agave use sugar but add ½ teaspoon and taste again before adding more)
oil for cooking
1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced

For the Garnish

1 small red chilli, cut in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and finely slice
2 handfuls of roasted peanuts (Mine were raw, so I dry roasted them in a hot pan for a minute or two.)

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How to Prepare Scented and Crunchy Black Rice Salad [Vegan]

Rinse the rice under cold water. Put it in a pot of water, bring it to the boil and simmer until the rice is tender. Mine took about 30 - 45 minutes. I just pottered around and made the dressings etc while the rice cooked. I rinsed mine when it was cooked too in case there were any starches because I used the gelatinous one. Drain and set aside.
Heat a good splodge of oil in a small pan and cook the onion until it caramelizes. Add the mushrooms and cook till they are softened and coloured. Pull the mushroom and onions out of the pan with some tongs and place them on some draining paper. Set aside
Make the dressing. Place all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk.
Add the cooked rice and all the salad ingredient to the dressing and mix everything together.
Give the rice a good stir when you go to serve it. Sprinkle with the finely sliced chilli. Finally top it with the noodles and nuts, just as you are about to serve, so that they remain super crunchy.
Serve warm or cold.

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Comments:

Kay says:

January 2, 2015 at 1:14 pm

I\’m wondering the same thing JoslynB! It looks so yummy!!!!
JoslynB says:

December 30, 2014 at 11:51 pm

I noticed that the directions mention topping it "with the noodles and nuts" at the end, but there is no mention of noodles in the ingredients. What kind of noodles should be used, and how should they be prepared?

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