Ingredients: 1 cup short-garin rice 3 cups water Olive oil Salt Pan with cover Strainer Mixing bowl 2 tablespoons flaked tuna 2 tablespoons roasted sweet red pepper (pimiento), chopped 2 tablespoons red sweet onions, or scallions 2 radishes, sliced thin 2 tablespoons green olives, chopped 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed 2 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, minced Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and pepper Directions:1. Commence thawing peas. Roast a sweet red pepper by toaster oven or other method. 2. Place water in a pan with a little olive oil and salt. Bring to a simmer and add rice. Cover and cook at a definite simmer until slightly al dente, about 15 minutes. Drain well with a strainer and place rice in a mixing bowl. 3. Mix in the tuna, pepper, onions, radishes, olives, peas, and cilantro. 4. Mix dressing in a small bowl. Fold into the rice mixture. Let sit 30 minutes at room temperature to blend flavors. |