Escoffier's Rice Salad: A Classic French Technique

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Avocado adds creaminess, while chickpeas provide protein at a lower cost.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 240° C.

Boil water in a small pan for the eggs and add the eggs to boil for about 9 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil, add salt and vinegar, then add 300 g of jasmine rice and cook for about 12 minutes until slightly al dente.

After 9 minutes, remove the eggs and place them in cold water to stop the cooking process.

Strain the rice and rinse it in cold water to stop further cooking, then let it drain.

Roast white onions and long peppers in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until charred.

Prepare the salad by combining the cooked rice, chopped tuna, diced tomatoes, chopped herbs, and mayonnaise.

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