Vietnamese caramelised veg mince bowl with asian salad and rice

Step 1: Rice

Always wash rice before cooking, drain off excess water with sieve.

Gas Hob (100g rice with 150g water)

• Bring to boil on medium to high heat. (Take off the lid if the water starts to overspill.)
• Turn down to low, cover with lid and cook until water is fully absorbed. (approximately 10 minutes)
• Turn the gas off and rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Microwave (100g rice with 200g water)

• Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes with no lid
• Take out of the microwave, cover with lid and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2: Quorn mince

• Add a little oil to a frying pan and place over medium heat.
• Cook mince until they are fully brown, take out of the pan and set aside.
• Add a little oil to the same frying pan over medium to high heat.
• Add in onions and peppers, season with salt and cook continuously until they are softened.
• Put the mince back in with the vegetables, add sauce then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes until the mince has absorbed all the flavours.

Step 3: Salad

• Season with a pinch of salt and drizzle with a little olive oil.