July 13, 2021
Toby is 6 years old and he is the office/communal nephew. We’re watching him grow day by day. When Grain Guru first began, we tried a few recipes on him to see if they were truly child-friendly. Here is Toby’s first purple rice experience.
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February 25, 2021
Cold weather is Congee weather. Wholesome, nourishing savoury meal in a bowl. My mom made is for me whenever I fell ill and when I had braces. Option to add finely chopped veggies or fragments of meat.
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May 06, 2019
The magic is all in the rice and how it's cooked. In this recipe the rice is mixed rather than fried. It's vegan, but no-one's stopping you from adding chopped ham or some blanched prawns if you like. It's great for meal prep and getting your kids to eat as many coloured vegetables as possible.
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May 03, 2019
These simple-looking shaped balls of rice gave rise to the modern-day sushi culture. Rice farmers' wives would prepare these for their lunch in the rice paddies as they're compact and tidy to eat. Farmers were too poor to afford meat or fish to make fillings so a little salt and vinegar in the rice with nori (seaweed) went a long way.
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February 28, 2019
Grain Guru couldn't advocate rice without it's most-loved companion - the chicken cashew stir-fry. This dish is great for meal prep and has a huge array of textures. Feel free to add fresh chillies and chilli oil for some heat or have a look at the recipe for the Sichuan variety.
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January 20, 2019
Inspired by the Shanghainese vegetable rice, it's a salty, more-ish, all-in-one rice dish that can be eaten cold or reheated - perfect for the lunchbox. It's super easy to make and uses day-old or leftover rice. Less waste, more taste.
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January 09, 2019
This dish is rich in heritage. Every sub-region of China makes this dish differently - some omit the pork mince to make it vegan, some add different types of chillies and peppercorns. This is an introductory version if you are not good with spice heat.
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