Wild Rice Salad
4 servings
70 minutes
Wild rice salad is a harmony of textures and aromas inspired by Italian cuisine. Wild rice, with its delicate nutty flavor, forms the base of this dish, while fresh beans provide a vibrant accent. Dressed with sesame oil and lemon juice, the salad gains a refined tang with a hint of garlic's spiciness. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to fish and meat. The secret to its preparation is patience in cooking the rice, allowing each grain to unfold. You can add tender pieces of goat cheese or mozzarella for creaminess. It is recommended to enjoy it hot with soy sauce – this reveals the full spectrum of flavors. And if you want to feel the spirit of Asian dining, try eating it with chopsticks – enjoyment is guaranteed!
1
Pour 1 1/2 cups of wild rice into 4 cups of slightly salted water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 40-50 minutes. It should become soft and most of the grains should 'open'.
- Wild rice: 1.5 glass
2
Ideally, rice should be soaked in hot water for one to two hours and then cooked with three cups of water for 40-50 minutes.
- Wild rice: 1.5 glass
3
Boil the beans (green and yellow) in water for no more than 5 minutes or steam them.
- Green beans: 200 g
- Yellow green beans: 200 g
4
Chop the garlic as finely as possible or crush it with a press.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
5
Slice the onion into thin half-rings.
6
Peel the lemon zest and squeeze the juice. Mix garlic, zest, juice of 1/2 lemon with sesame oil.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
7
Mix the prepared sauce with rice and beans.
- Wild rice: 1.5 glass
- Green beans: 200 g
- Yellow green beans: 200 g
8
Serve hot with soy sauce!
9
You can add pieces of goat cheese or mozzarella.
10
Enjoy it and, if possible, with chopsticks :)