Ingredients
1½cupsbrown rice
4cupswater
10ozasparagus tips,(1 can), drained
1red bell pepper,seeded, diced
2red apples,cored, diced
¼cupgolden raisins
½cupheavy cream
1tspcurry powder
1tsplemon juice
salt and pepper,to taste
Preparation
Combine the rice and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, until rice is tender. Drain, if necessary, and cool.
While the rice is cooling, place the golden raisins in a bowl, and fill with enough hot water to cover. Let soak for 20 minutes to plump. Drain.
In a medium bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
In a separate bowl, stir together the brown rice, asparagus, red pepper, apples, and raisins. Fold into the curry cream, and chill.
Serve and enjoy!