Korean Beef Bowl with Brown Rice

Ingredients

• Lean ground beef (5% fat)500 g
• Brown rice, cooked300 g dry
• Garlic, minced3 cloves
• Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
• Low-sodium soy sauce3 tbsp
• Honey or maple syrup1 tbsp
• Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
• Cucumber, ribboned1
• Carrots, julienned2
• Rice vinegar2 tbsp
• Eggs, soft-boiled4
• Spring onions and sesame seedsto serve

Method

1. 1

   Cook brown rice per packet. Toss cucumber and carrots with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt; set aside.

2. 2

   Brown beef in a hot dry pan, breaking it up, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in soy, honey and sesame oil; simmer 2 minutes until glossy.

4. 4

   Divide rice between bowls, top with beef, pickled veg and a halved soft-boiled egg. Scatter spring onions and sesame seeds.