Wehani rice and mango salad (mf)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupRaw wehani rice
cupWater
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2Ripe mangoes; peeled, seeded and diced
1bunchWatercress; stems trimmed -citrus dressing---
¼cupFresh orange juice
2tablespoonsLemon juice
¼cupVegetable oil; (up to 1/3)
½teaspoonGrated orange zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

In a medium sauce pan, over high heat, bring the rice and water to a boil.

Lower the heat, cover and cook gently for about 40 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the liquid. Drain and transfer to a shallow bowl to cool to room temperature.

When cooled to room temperature combine the cooked rice with the citrus dressing and season with salt and pepper. Right before serving toss the salad with the mangoes and watercress leaves Yield: 4 servings

CITRUS DRESSING Process all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Yield: about ¾ cup

Copyright, 1997, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved Recipe by: COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6700 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #673 by 4paws@... (Shermeyer-Gail) on Jul 15, 1997