Ceylonese Curried Rice Salad

Ceylonese Curried Rice Salad

Course :	Curry
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

3	cups	steamed long-grain white rice
1	large	red onion -- diced
4	stalks	celery -- diced
8	medium	green onions and tops -- finely chopped
1/2	cup	chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4	cup	minced candied orange peel
1/4	cup	minced crystallized ginger
1/4	cup	slivered blanched almonds
1	tablespoon	sesame seed
1/2	teaspoon	anise seed
1	teaspoon	minced fresh coriander
2	medium	seedless oranges -- * see note
1/2	teaspoon	crushed dried hot chiles
1	recipe	Orange Ginger Dressing -- see recipe
1	recipe	Egg Lace -- see recipe
1	head	curly endive
2	medium	oranges
1	medium	papaya
1/2	medium	cantaloupe or other small melon
1	small	red onion -- for garnish
1	bunch	mint sprigs -- for garnish
1	package	chapatis or flour tortillas -- for accompaniment

Preparation:

In a large bowl mix together rice, diced red onion, celery, green onions, mint, orange peel, ginger, almonds, sesame seed, anise seed, coriander, orange segments, and dried chiles. Chill while you prepare Orange Ginger Dressing and Egg Lace.