2 1/2 c. water
1 c. UNCLE BEN'S® converted rice
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1/3 c. chunky peanut butter
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 sm. cucumber, thinly sliced
2 c. cut up cooked chicken
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 c. spinach leaves, cut into thin strips

1. Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice and salt. Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand covered until all water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool to room temperature.

2. Using a wire whisk, combine peanut butter, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic and cayenne in small bowl. Halve cucumber slices. Add to rice with peanut dressing, chicken and onion. Mix well. Cover and chill. Just before serving, stir in spinach. Makes 6 servings.