Herbed Rice Salad

Name: Herbed Rice Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice; 2 13 cups water; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons herb-flavored oil, preferably cilantro; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
2 13 cups water
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons herb-flavored oil, preferably cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Put the rice in a saucepan, add the water, bring to a boil, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed.
2

Set aside, covered, for five minutes longer.
3

Remove cover and allow rice to cool about 30 minutes until barely warm, fluffing it occasionally with a fork.
4

When the rice has cooled, transfer it to a bowl and lightly mix in the remaining ingredients.
5

Set aside at room temperature till serving.