posted by Sandy Wells 05-31-98 10:54 AM Oriental Salad 24 oz. cooked rice, serve on room temperature 6 Tbl. rice vinegar 3 1/2 Tbl. soy sauce 1 large garlic clove, minced 2 Tbl. fresh ginger 1 1/2 tsp. sugar 3/4 tsp. dried hot pepper flakes 3/4 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. Five Spice powder 1/4 Cup sesame oil 1/2 large red bell pepper, finely diced 1/3 Cup green onions, chopped 3 oz. of baby peas or snow peas 1 medium carrot, cut into 2" strips Chinese napa cabbage or spinach leaves Cook rice, cool and set aside, keep at room temperture. Combine 4 Tbl. of vinegar, 3 Tbl. soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, red pepper flakes, dry mustard, and Five spice powder in a small bowl, whisk in oil. Toss warm rice with dressing. Toss in bell pepper, green onion, peas and carrot. Add more vinegar and soy sauce to taste, if desired. Line a serving platter with cabbage or leaves and serve rice dish on top or serve alone as a side dish. Serve at room temperature. Serves 5