Chile Peanut Rice Recipes

LEMON RICE WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• Wash rice in several changes of water until water runs clear, then drain rice well in a sieve. Bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and cook, covered, over very low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.
• Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook mustard seeds, stirring, until seeds begin to pop. Add ginger and 1/4 cup peanuts and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add turmeric, rice, and salt to taste, stirring to coat rice thoroughly. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts and zest.

SPICY PEANUT SHRIMP RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat; saute onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes until garlic is slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp begin to firm, about 5 minutes.
• Stir tomatoes, peanut butter, and red chile paste into shrimp mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.
• Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
• Divide noodles among serving plates; top with shrimp sauce. Garnish each serving with cilantro, yogurt, and peanuts.

DONNA'S CHILE RICE-PAPER ROLLS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and chile peppers, and cook until crisp, about 3 minutes. Add lime leaves and shrimp, and cook until the shrimp turn opaque, about 3 minutes more. Set aside to cool. Combine cooled shrimp with scallions, cucumber, mint, lime juice, and fish sauce.
• Place a rice-paper wrapper in a bowl of warm water until soft and pliable, about 30 seconds. Remove, and pat dry with paper towels. Place a little of the chile salad down the center of the wrapper, and fold over one end to make a base. Roll over one side and then the second side to enclose the filling. Serve soy sauce and sweet chili sauce in bowls for dipping.