Mango rice salad

Escape the hustle and bustle with this relaxed lunch side that will satisfy your tastebuds.

Recipe «Mango rice salad» presented in category Recipes / Salads, to prepare this dish you will need no more 20 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, 1 bunch Thai basil, Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon halves to serve, 1/4 cup lemon-infused olive oil, 1 bunch mint, leaves picked , 1 bunch coriander, leaves picked, 2/3 cup shredded coconut, 6 spring onions, thinly sliced on an angle , 1 long red chilli, seeds removed, sliced, 2 mangoes, flesh chopped, 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped, 1 cup fried Asian shallots.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice 
• 1 bunch Thai basil 
• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon halves to serve 
• 1/4 cup lemon-infused olive oil 
• 1 bunch mint, leaves picked 
• 1 bunch coriander, leaves picked 
• 2/3 cup shredded coconut 
• 6 spring onions, thinly sliced on an angle 
• 1 long red chilli, seeds removed, sliced 
• 2 mangoes, flesh chopped 
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped 
• 1 cup fried Asian shallots 

Instructions

1. Place the rice in a saucepan with 2 basil sprigs and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with cold water, then cook according to packet instructions. Drain and refresh in cold water, discarding the basil sprigs.
2. Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice and oil in a bowl with salt and pepper.
3. Chop most of the mint, coriander and remaining Thai basil, reserving a few whole leaves to garnish.
4. Stir the shredded coconut in a dry frypan over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
5. Place the rice in a bowl with the chopped herbs, toasted coconut, spring onion, chilli, lemon zest, mango, peanuts and dressing and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl, scatter with the fried shallots and whole herb leaves, then serve with lemon to squeeze.