INGREDIENTS
2 oranges
1/4 cup or more fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
2 cups black rice
Kosher salt
2 just-ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2″dice
1 cup finely fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup finely chopped red onion (about 1/2 large onion)
1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts or unsalted cashews or other nuts
6 scallions, thinly sliced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, minced
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove peel and white pith from oranges.
2. Working over a medium bowl to catch juices and using a small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release orange segments into bowl. Squeeze membranes over bow to release any juices. Strain juices through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl; reserve orange segments.
3, Add 1/4 cup lime juice, oil, and fish sauce (if using) to bowl with orange juice; whisk to blend. 4. Set dressing aside.
5. Bring rice and 2 and 3/4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Season lightly with salt. Cover, Reduce heat to low and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered for 15 minutes.
6. Spread out rice on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with dressing and season lightly with salt; let cool.
7. Place mangoes and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add rice and toss gently to combine.
8. Season lightly with salt and more lime juice if desired.
Serves: 6–8