Thai Breakfast Delight: Tropical Fruit Salad with Peanut Dressing and Steamed Jasmine Rice

Allergens

Contains no common allergens unless specified.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Jasmine rice 2 cups Water 2 cups Tropical fruit mix (pineapple, mango, kiwi, papaya, and banana) 1/4 cup Roasted peanuts, chopped 3 tbsp Fresh lime juice 2 tbsp Honey 1 tbsp Fish sauce 1 tsp Sesame oil 1 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. a. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water and drain. Add it to a pot along with water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 18 20 minutes or until all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. b. While the rice is cooking, prepare the fruit salad by washing and chopping the tropical fruits into bite sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the fruits and set aside. c. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, fish sauce, sesame oil, and chopped cilantro to create the peanut dressing. d. Drizzle the dressing over the fruit salad and toss gently. Add the roasted peanuts for added crunch. e. Divide the steamed jasmine rice among four plates or bowls and top each with a generous portion of the tropical fruit salad.

Chef’s Insight

This Thai breakfast delight combines both sweet and savory flavors, providing a well-rounded start to the day with healthy carbohydrates, fats, and protein.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add some thinly sliced fresh chili to the fruit salad.