Sushi Rice Salad With Grilled Prawns And Mango

Similar to a deconstructed sushi bowl, think of this as a sushi rice salad. This delicious salad showcases all the beautiful flavours of Japanese cooking with freshly grilled prawns and mangoes.

Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Difficulty Level: 2/5

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200 g) sushi rice
• 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, chopped finely
• 1 large red chilli, finely chopped
• 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsps lime juice
• 24 (1 kg) uncooked king prawns, peeled and de-veined
• 2 tbsps sushi vinegar
• 2 tbsps mirin
• 1 large (600 g) mango, flesh sliced
• 1 bunch coriander, sprigs removed
• 1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves
• 1/2 cup loosely packed thai basil leaves
• 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
• 2 tbsps pickled ginger
• 1/2 sheet nori, toasted lightly over a gas flame, sliced thinly
• extra lime wedges, for garnish

Steps

01. Place the rice into a large bowl and cover with cold water. Stir vigorously, drain in a colander and rinse away the cloudy water. Repeat several times until the water is clear.

02. Combine the rice and 1 cup (250 ml) cold water into a small saucepan. Cook over a medium heat until it comes to the boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 12 mins. Remove from heat and stand, covered for 5 mins before spreading the rice over a large tray to cool.

03. Meanwhile combine the ginger, lemongrass, chilli, oil and lime juice into a large bowl. Add the prawns and toss to coat.

In a small bowl combine the sushi vinegar and mirin.

05. Cook the prawns over on a heated oiled grill plate or barbecue for a 2 mins on each side or until just cooked through.

06. Wet hands with water and arrange the rice on a serving platter. Top with the prawns, mango and herbs. Spoon over the vinegar mixture and scatter with the sesame seeds, pickled ginger and nori. Serve with extra lime wedges.

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