Meat-Free Mince Sticky Chilli Stir-Fry

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:03:47 GMT

Step 1

Add the basmati rice and 300ml [600ml] cold water to a pot with a lid and bring to the boil over a high heat

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to very low and cook, covered, for 10-12 min or until all the water has absorbed and the rice is cooked

Step 3

Once cooked, remove from the heat and keep covered until serving

Step 4

Whilst the rice is cooking, heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a drizzle of vegetable oil over a medium-high heat

Step 5

Once hot, add the meat-free mince and cook for 5-6 min or until browned and crisped

Step 6

While the mince is cooking, deseed the pepper[s] (scrape the seeds and pith out with a teaspoon) and slice into small, bite-sized pieces

Step 7

Peel (scrape the skin off with a teaspoon) and finely chop (or grate) the ginger

Step 8

Peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic

Step 9

Once the meat-free mince has browned, add the sliced pepper to the pan and cook for 2-3 min until the pepper has started to soften

Step 10

Meanwhile, add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and chilli jam to a bowl

Step 11

Add 1 tsp [2 tsp] sugar and 1 tbsp [2 tbsp] cold water and give everything a good mix up – this is your sticky chilli sauce

Step 12

Once the pepper has started to soften, add the chopped ginger and garlic and cook for 1-2 min or until fragrant

Step 13

Once fragrant, add the sticky chilli sauce and cook for 2 min until everything is coated and sticky – this is your meat-free mince sticky chilli stir-fry

Step 14

Serve the meat-free mince sticky chilli stir-fry over the basmati rice

Step 15

Sprinkle over the sesame seeds

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