Coconut Rice Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 (10 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 3/4 cups water
• 2 large limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1/4 cup sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon curry paste
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• in a saucepan, combine the rice, coconut milk and water. bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid. set aside to cool down.
• in a small bowl, stir together the lime juice, peanut butter, sesame oil, fish sauce, curry paste and garlic. taste, and adjust the flavor of the dressing to your liking.
• when the rice has cooled, stir in the dressing along with the coconut, raisins and almonds. refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and up to one day.