It's easy to transform the leftover rice from our Chinese Black Rice recipe into this beautiful and satisfying salad—just add crunchy celery, radishes, and a fresh basil dressing. In supermarkets, black rice (often labeled "Forbidden Rice") is usually found in 15–ounce packages; Asian markets often sell it in larger quantities.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 min
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook rice in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 4 quarts water), uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve and rinse with cold water.
Step 2
Meanwhile, purée 1 cup basil leaves with oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender until emulsified. Tear remaining 1/2 cup basil leaves into a large bowl and stir together with dressing, rice, and remaining ingredients. Season to taste.
