REFRESHING JAZZMEN MIXED RICE SALAD

Number of Servings: 4-6

Ingredients :

1 cup uncooked JAZZMEN white rice
1 cup uncooked JAZZMEN brown rice
3 1/2 cups of chicken stock 
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 fresh red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup of whole cooked sweet corn
A handful of cooked green beans, halved
1 fried egg (sunny side up)
1 tablespoon roasted sesame
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Japanese dressing:
2 tablespoons white rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
A pinch of salt

Asian dressing:
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 green chili, halved, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons drinking water
Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lime

Preparation:

1. Rinse JAZZMEN white and brown rice with cold water and drain ; cook rice with chicken stock in a rice cooker.
2. Meanwhile, make the dressing of your choice by placing all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
3. Transfer the cooked rice to a bowl. Stir the Dressing through the rice and set aside to cool.
4. Add onion, corn, bell pepper, cucumber and green bean and toss to combine with rice, place fried egg on top of mixed ingredients.
5.  Sprinkle roasted sesame and black pepper.

*** Add grilled chicken, marinated beef, cooked shrimp , barbecue pork (char siu) if prefer.

"Colorful vegetables served with rice can enhance the nutritional value and attractiveness. Natural seasonings such as herbs, garlic and green onions are recommended for Hypertension patients to replace soy sauce and fish sauce."  Karman Lau , Registered Dietitian