Rice salad
Rice salad is a preparation that is consumed very frequently in our country and is part of our typical Paraguayan recipes. It is consumed mainly as a garnish in dishes prepared for special events or at New Year's parties. Learn today how to prepare it with us.
What is rice salad?
Rice salad is a dish based on this versatile and popular cereal, which is mixed with a series of vegetables and dressed with a touch of mayonnaise or a simple vinaigrette. However, the inclusion of vegetables will depend on the taste and custom of each home.
This salad works as a good companion in almost all dishes that have meat, both red and white. In Paraguay, it is very common to serve it as an accompaniment to Sunday roast, the classic Christmas baked chicken, with milanesas, among others.
Rice salad recipe
Prepare this simple and easy rice salad recipe that we bring to you today. Surely your guests will be fascinated with such a perfect culinary composition that is achieved with the mixture of rice and the diversity of vegetables that it includes. You can also give your meals a twist and serve a slightly different preparation, but super delicious. See the details of our recipe below.
Cuisine : Paraguayan
Servings : 5 people
Calories : 375 kcal
Preparation : 20 min
Cooking : 20 min
Total : 40 min
Ingredients
· 1 cup of rice
· 3 cups of water
· 1 teaspoon salt
· a teaspoon of oil
· 1 green lot
· 1 red lot
· 200 grams of parboiled corn
· 1 carrot
· ½ cup of cooked peas
· parsley to taste
· mayonnaise to taste
Preparation
1. The first thing to do is the rice. To do this, the rice must be washed under running water to remove a little of the starch from it.
2. Then, boil the water with salt and a splash of oil. When it starts to boil, add the rice and stir.
3. Let cook over medium heat for approximately 12 to 15 minutes or until the rice has softened and the water has completely evaporated. Read More…