04/08/2015
Tampa Middle East brings you an exclusive and healthy recipe for our consumers.
Use our Selwa Basmati Rice available at your local grocery stores and enjoy a delicious and easy to cook meal.
Basmati Rice Salad with Peas, Mint, and Lemon Recipe:
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 8
Sprinkle with some toasted cashews to the salad for added crunch.
Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked basmati rice
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 2-inch strips of fresh lemon zest
2 cups shelled English peas or 2 cups of frozen peas
Salted water for blanching
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup minced green onions, including the greens (about 2 green onions)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh mint leaves
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Method:
1 Cook the rice according to package instructions; include salt in the cooking water along with 2 strips of lemon zest.
2 If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling salted water for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on the size and freshness of the peas . Strain peas from blanching water and place in a bowl of ice water to shock them and stop the cooking, then strain. If using frozen peas, they are already blanched, so defrost them by placing them in a strainer and running lukewarm water over them for a minute.
3 Once the rice is cooked, spread the rice out on a large baking sheet pan to cool quickly. Let cool for 10 minutes, or until room temperature. Place in a large serving bowl.
4 To the rice add the peas, raisins, green onions, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss to combine and serve
Source: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/basmati_rice_salad_with_peas_mint_and_lemon/