Coconut Lamb Pistachio Rice Salad Recipes

COCONUT LAMB & PISTACHIO RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the pistachios and coconut, and toast for 3 mins until the coconut is golden. Cook the rice following pack instructions. Mix the rice with two-thirds of the pistachios and coconut, then season. Whizz the coriander, mint, lime zest and juice, and olive oil in a small food processor or with a hand blender until smooth. Season, then add half to the rice salad, keeping the rest for drizzling.
• Heat the grill to high. Brush the korma paste over each side of the lamb steaks, then season. Put the steaks on a lined baking tray and grill on each side for 3 mins so they are still slightly pink in the centre. Cut each steak into thin slices.
• Spread the rice salad on a large serving dish and top with the sliced lamb. Drizzle over the remaining dressing and sprinkle with the remaining pistachio and coconut flakes. Finish with slices of chilli.

RICE SALAD WITH FAVA BEANS AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Cook wild rice in a medium pot of boiling salted water until tender and grains start to split, 35-40 minutes. Drain; let cool.
• Meanwhile, combine basmati rice, lime, if using, and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan, season with salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Cover; let sit until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Let cool; discard lime.
• If using fresh fava beans, cook in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain and peel. (If using frozen fava beans, cook 2 minutes; transfer to a bowl of ice water, then drain.)
• Toss wild rice, basmati rice, dill, parsley, pistachios, oil, lemon zest and juice, lime powder, and fava beans in a large bowl; season with salt.
• Do ahead: Fava beans can be cooked and peeled 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Wild and basmati rice can be cooked 2 days ahead; cover and chill.

WATERGATE SALAD WITH COCONUT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and pineapple; mix well. Add marshmallows and 3/4 of the container of dessert topping (add more to get a creamier consistency). Toss in the coconut; mix well. Transfer to a serving dish and top with halved cherries and any extra coconut. Chill for at least an hour before serving. Will be good the next day.

MANGO AND COCONUT RICE SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

COCONUT RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a food processor combine 1/4 of the sliced green onions, the garlic, cilantro, mint, and parsley.
• Pulse to finely chop and scrape into a glass bowl.
• Add the coconut milk mixing well.
• Measure and add enough water to make 4 cups.
• Whisk well and set aside.
• In a large pot over medium high heat add the rice and oil.
• Stir to coat.
• Add the coconut milk mixture.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cover.
• Cook rice for 18 minutes, remove from heat and let stand covered 5 minutes.
• Turn rice out into a large bowl and toss well to cool and separate.
• Place in the fridge, stirring often to help cool.
• In a food processor combine the mango, red onion, garlic, sugar, red wine vinegar and puree until smooth.
• While machine is running slowly and in a very thin stream add the oil.
• Add the salt and pepper and pulse to combine.
• To the rice add the peaches, red pepper and cucumber.
• If serving right away toss with dressing to coat.
• If serving later cover rice mixture and dressing seprately.
• Add the desired amount of dressing right before serving.