Japanese-style brown rice

Name: Japanese-style brown rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: japanese
Ingredients: 250g brown rice; 175g frozen soya bean; 1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp finely grated ginger; 1 garlic clove crushed; 4 spring onions thinly sliced on the diagonal

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⏱ 30 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 japanese ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

This nutritious side dish features brown rice cooked with soya beans, then tossed in a flavourful dressing of soy sauce, olive oil, ginger and garlic. Finished with a scattering of fresh spring onions, it's a simple, wholesome accompaniment ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for adding a Japanese-inspired touch to your meal.

Ingredients

250g brown rice
175g frozen soya bean
1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp finely grated ginger
1 garlic clove crushed
4 spring onions thinly sliced on the diagonal

Method

Prepare the brown rice according to the packet directions, introducing the soya beans during the last 2 mins of the cooking time. While that cooks, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, ginger and garlic in a small bowl.
Once cooked, drain the rice and beans and place them into a bowl. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the top and mix thoroughly. Finish by topping with the sliced spring onions before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories308 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs50 g

Sugars2 g

Fibre3 g

Protein9 g

Sodium160 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategorySide dish

Cuisinejapanese

DietHealthy, Vegetarian