Asian Herb Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup wild rice
1 medium red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
5 oz snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
None None FOR THE SESAME DRESSING
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp grated palm sugar or brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 None fresh long red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Preparation

Place the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold water; drain. Place the rice in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 35 mins or until the rice is soft and just split. Drain; cool.
Meanwhile, for the sesame dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.
Combine the rice with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently to combine. Transfer to a bowl or a portable container, if using for a picnic.
Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad just before serving.