Mango and Coconut Rice Salad

Ingredients for Mango and Coconut Rice Salad

• 150g jasmine or basmati rice

• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter

• Salt

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 cup loosely packed Thai basil

• 1 cup Camargue red rice

• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons mint leaves, roughly chopped

• 2/3 cup coriander leaves, roughly chopped

• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

• 1 fresh red chilli, seeded and finely chopped

• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

• 1 large mango or 2 smaller ones, cut roughly into 1-inch dice

• 80g roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped

• 160ml flaked coconut

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil

• 180ml crisp-fried shallots (homemade or bought, optional)

How to make Mango and Coconut Rice Salad

Start by cooking the rice. Put the jasmine rice and butter in a small saucepan and place on a medium heat. Add a little salt, the water and half the Thai basil (keep the leaves attached to the stalk). Bring to the boil, then cover and cook on a slow simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard the basil. Spread out the rice on a flat tray to cool down.

Cook the red rice in plenty of boiling water (as you would cook pasta but with no salt) for 20 minutes, or until it is cooked through. Drain and spread on a tray to cool down.

Pick off the leaves of the remaining basil and chop them up roughly. Place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the jasmine and red rice together with all the remaining ingredients, apart from the shallots, and stir just to mix; do not stir too much or the mango pieces will disintegrate. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Transfer the salad into serving bowls and garnish with crisp-fried shallots, if you like.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.