JAPANESE-STYLE RICE SALAD

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Whether it's tender and tasty short-grain, astonishingly fragrant basmati or superchewy red, brown and black varieties, rice is one salad ingredient that does not deteriorate when dressed. It absorbs and thrives on the addition of liquids.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 8 serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 to 2 cups short-grain brown or white rice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1 small or 1/2 large red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped or shredded celery
1/4 cup finely chopped or shredded carrot
1 cup firm tofu, preferably baked, optional
6 tablespoons miso paste
3/4 cup warm water or sake
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon mirin or honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar, or more to taste
2 sheets of nori, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook rice in abundant salted water, as you would pasta, until it's just done; white rice will take 10 to 15 minutes, brown 30 or a little longer. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again, then combine with vegetables and tofu in a large bowl.
  • Put black pepper, miso, water or sake, sugar, mirin or honey, and vinegar in a small bowl, and whisk together. Taste, and add more vinegar and a pinch of salt, if needed.
  • Combine rice mixture with miso dressing with 2 big forks, fluffing rice and tossing gently to separate grains.
  • Crumble nori over salad and sprinkle with sesame seeds, taste, and adjust seasoning or moisten with a little more dressing. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day, bringing salad back to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 278, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 645 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

ntsako baloyi
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I love the bright and colorful vegetables in this salad.


Pagla Ahad
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Yes Dear
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I'm not a huge fan of rice salad, but this one is really good.


Javed Bhutta
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Gladys onuoha
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


flavie fybie
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or picnic.


Sewakambo Mubaraka
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I'm always looking for new rice salad recipes and this one is a keeper.


Root Coot
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


David Ruth
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I used brown rice in this salad and it was still delicious.


Sabah Moriqi 1
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I added some chopped peanuts to this salad and it gave it a nice crunch.


Dxrk. Yt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Marcin W
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I'm not a huge fan of rice salad, but I really enjoyed this one. The dressing is light and flavorful.


Diana Irena
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and easy meal. I will definitely be making it again.


Joshua Mwesigwa
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing is especially delicious.


Daryle Gerritse
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Tanya islam
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Joy Brubacher
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. It's a great balance of flavors and textures.


Alex Uzun
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and easy lunch. I love that I can use leftover rice to make it.


Mohalafrik17 Mohalafrik17
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the combination of textures.


Falon Carpenter
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This Japanese-style rice salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of rice, vegetables, and dressing is delicious and satisfying.