Prawn and Rice Salad

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:

  • Long Grain Rice – 175 gms
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Prawns – 350 gms, cooked and peeled
  • Spring Onions – 4, sliced
  • Mango – 1, peeled, stoned and diced
  • Almonds – 25 gms, flaked
  • Fresh Mint – 1 tblsp, finely chopped

For the Dressing:

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1 tblsp
  • Lime Juice – 2 tsp
  • Garlic – 1 clove, crushed
  • Clear Honey – 1 tsp
  • Salt and Pepper

Method:

  1. Cook the rice in a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender.
  2. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Add the prawns.
  4. To make the dressing, mix all the ingredients together in a large jug.
  5. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
  6. Whisk well until thoroughly mixed.
  7. Pour the dressing over the rice and prawns.
  8. Leave to cool.
  9. Add the mango, spring onions, almonds and mint to the salad.
  10. Season to taste with pepper.
  11. Stir thoroughly and transfer to a large serving dish.
  12. Serve.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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