Asian Sticky Rice

Name: Asian Sticky Rice
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 turkey pepperette, or pepperoni stick; 1/2 cup cooked long-grain rice; 1/4 cup frozen peas; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional; 1/2 tsp grated ginger; handful baby spinach, optional

Makes1 serving

Got leftover rice? Then you've got a start on tomorrow's lunch, ready in less than 10 minutes.

Ingredients

1 turkey pepperette, or pepperoni stick
1/2 cup cooked long-grain rice
1/4 cup frozen peas
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sesame seeds, optional
1/2 tsp grated ginger
handful baby spinach, optional

Instructions

Slice pepperette into bite-sized pieces and, in a microwaveable bowl, mix together with rice, peas, sesame oil, sesame seeds (if using) and ginger. Microwave on high to infuse flavour and thaw peas, about 1 minute.
Pack spinach leaves, if using, into bottom of a pre-warmed Thermos and top with hot rice mixture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 290, Protein 310g, Carbohydrates 35g, Fat 12g.

This article was originally published on Feb 01, 2011

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