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Moroccan rice salad
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Moroccan rice salad

By Suzanne Gibbs

Serving size: Serves 6
Cuisine type: African
Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes
Special options: Diabetic, Egg free, Gluten free, Heart friendly, Lactose free, Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Favourite flavours: Salad, Spicy

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups (300g) brown long grain rice
6 spring onions (shallots), finely chopped
1 preserved lemon, finely chopped, or grated rind of 1 lemon
1/3 cup (55g) toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup (80ml) lemon juice
1/3 cup (80g) fresh dates, chopped
2 tablespoons torn mint
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil

METHOD

Cook rice according to packet directions. Drain.

Place warm rice in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients except oil. Season to taste.

Toss to combine, adding just enough oil to moisten rice. Serve salad warm or at room temperature.

Tip: for a more substantial meal add barbecued pork, green shelled prawns, barbecued duck or lap cheong (Chinese dried pork sausage) to the rice packages before wrapping up.

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