COLD RICE SALAD

Cold Rice Salad Recipe From Thailand

• This recipe Serves 10-15
• Serve chilled, great for Hot humid days.
• Unique flavor profiles.

Ingredients:

8 cups cooked white or brown rice (not instant) (approximately 3 cups raw)
6 green onions (chopped)
2 carrots (coarsely shredded)
1 red pepper (chopped)
1 English cucumber (unpeeled but chopped)
1 cup salted peanuts (chopped coarsely)
1/3 cup cilantro (minced)
¾ cup lime juice
½ cup vegetable oil or olive oil
1/3 cup sugar
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tbsp soy sauce
½ – 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 tsp salt

Preparation:

Cool rice slightly, but add green onions, carrots, red pepper, cucumber, peanuts and cilantro while its still warm.  In a separate mixing container mix lime juice, oil, sugar garlic, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and salt (blend till sugar dissolves).  Then gently add to warm rice with mixed ingredients until fully incorporated.  Chill salad for one hour before serving.

Very filling, great value, and tastes great - serve hot or cold

*** Salad is also great if stored in fridge overnight for next day service ***

*** A great blend of flavors to compliment many dishes ***

*** Add cooked cubed chicken, or beef for a taste variation ***

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

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Fresh Cucumber Salad (Mizeria in Polish)

• This great Polish salad recipe Serves 4 people.
• Very quick and easy to make with a unique taste.
• Serve slightly chilled, great on hot summer days.
• Especially great with lamb, steak, or other grilled foods.

Ingredients:

2-3 Large fresh cucumbers (peeled and very thinly sliced into rounds)
½ -1 large onion (finely diced)
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1-2 tablespoons of sour cream
½ teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon of sugar

Preparation:

Combine the salt, sugar, sour cream, onion, pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl (mix ingredients together).  Add the sliced cucumber to the contents of the bowl , and then mix/toss thoroughly.  After mixing let stand in fridge for ½ an hour to an hour,  when ready to use mix again thoroughly.  Serve with any meal.  This creamy salad is very refreshing and unique; it is best appreciated on hot summer days or with grilled foods.

Use Plain Yogurt as an alternative to sour cream.

*** Something different to try, flavors melt together ***
*** Onions can be removed from recipe, but highly recommended ***