Rice Salad – Salade de riz aux cœurs de palmier, tomates et thon

Atsuko

August 5, 2024

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

“Coeur de palmier” literally means the heart of a palm tree. It is primarily produced in South American countries and is commonly sold in canned or bottled form in France and Germany. With a texture similar to bamboo shoots or white asparagus and a mild flavor, it’s a perfect ingredient for salads. This recipe features a salad made with coeur de palmier, but you can also enjoy it with white asparagus for a delicious variation!

Expense

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Preparation

10 mins

Baking time

Rest time

Ingredients

1 Portions

Metric Imperial

100 g

Canned coeur de palmier
37.5 g

Canned tuna
50 g

Cherry tomatoes
50 g

Cooked rice
1

Parsley Appropriate amount
3.75 ml

Lemon juice
11.25 ml

Olive oil
Appropriate salt
Pepper Appropriate amount

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

For 4 people

400g of Canned oeur de palmier
150g of Canned tuna
200g of Cherry tomatoes
200g of Cooked rice (about 2-3 bowls)
An appropriate amount of Parsley

For the dressing:

*1 tablespoon of Lemon juice or vinegar
*3 tablespoons of Olive oil
*An appropriate amount of Salt
*An appropriate amount of Pepper

How to make it:

1/ Prepare the Ingredients: First, cut the cherry tomatoes in half and slice the coeur de palmier into 1cm-thick pieces. Finely chop the parsley and set it aside.
2/ Make the Dressing: In a bowl, combine the seasonings marked * and mix well until evenly blended.
4/ Mix the Salad : Add the cooked rice and tuna to the bowl and mix thoroughly. Then, gently fold in the coeur de palmier and cherry tomatoes, making sure everything is well incorporated.

5/ Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley on top, and it’s ready to enjoy!

⭐️Tips & Variations⭐️

⭐ Rice in France vs. Japan
In France, we don’t have the habit of eating white rice daily like in Japan, so we start by cooking the rice from scratch. But in Japan, you can simply use leftover rice from the day before, making this salad even more convenient!

⭐ Try It with Basmati!
For a lighter, fluffier texture, try making this salad with Basmati rice, a fragrant indica variety. It’s a great choice for those who prefer a smooth and airy bite.

⭐ What Is Coeur de Palmier?
In Japan, coeur de palmier seems to be known as “Palmit.” If you spot it in a store, give it a try! It also works beautifully with white asparagus or bamboo shoots for a delicious variation.

⭐ A Family-Inspired Recipe – Perfect for Summer!
This salad is inspired by a dish my French mother-in-law used to make for me every summer—a Japanese twist on her original recipe using rice. The idea of adding rice to a salad and incorporating coeur de palmier, which was new to me, left a lasting impression. Now, it has become one of our favorite summer dishes!

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