In a pot bring jasmine rice to a boil using 650 ml of water. Stir vigorously once and simmer the rice with the lid closed for about five minutes. Reduce heat and let the rice simmer very gently for another 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add a little water if needed. After cooking time, let rice sit for another 10-15 minutes with the lid closed. (For other types of rice, cook rice according to package directions). After cooking, mix rice with a pinch of salt and 2 tbsp. rice vinegar.
For the dressing, heat peanut paste, soy sauce, agave syrup, rice vinegar, chili flakes, a small pinch of garlic powder (optional) and 5-6 tbsp. water in a pot and stir until creamy. Season peanut sauce with lemon juice and soy sauce. If desired, wash and chop fresh cilantro and mix in. Set sauce aside until serving and dilute again with another 2-3 tablespoons of water before serving.
For the tofu feta "cheese", crumble tofu and mix with yeast flakes, apple cider vinegar, herbs de Provence, a small pinch of salt, olive oil, a pinch of garlic powder and paprika powder.
Wash the Brussels sprouts, trim the stalks of the florets a little and finely slice the Brussels sprouts.
Peel onions, halve and cut into fine strips. Heat 1 tbsp. of sesame oil in a pan/wok. Briefly sauté the onions, add the Brussels sprouts and fry for 2-3 minutes. Season Brussels sprouts with salt and pepper.
Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Wash red cabbage, chop finely and "massage" vigorously with a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar.
Now you can combine all the ingredients for the salad. Mix 2/3 of the peanut butter dressing with the cooked rice (dilute the sauce again a bit). Add the rinsed chickpeas as well as the sautéed Brussels sprouts. Mix well. Peel two mandarins, cut the mandarin pieces in half and mix in as well. Mix in pomegranate seeds to taste.
Serve the salad in a large bowl, add the marinated red cabbage and plenty of the vegan feta on top. Finally, drizzle the remaining peanut butter sauce over the delicious rice salad and serve sprinkled with cilantro and chili flakes, if desired. If you like, you can add a handful of pecans to the salad. Enjoy your meal!
