Oriental Rice Bowl Supper

A few days ago,

I went to one of my favourite

specialty grocery stores

Vincenzos

to pick up a few things for the

weekend.

They were serving up a delicious

lunch - rice bowl.

I had to try it so I stood in line

and it was so worth the wait!

The hot rice and meat with

the crunchiness of the cold veggies was

a treat for the senses.

I watched how they assembled

this deliciousness and thought

I'd try it at home....

afterall there were some Thai seasoned

chicken breasts in the freezer,

waiting to be eaten!

There really isn't a recipe

but here are the ingredients:

Hot items:

Warm Rice - I used brown rice

Meat (can be pulled pork, pulled chicken,or beef

cooked and flavoured with Teriyaki or BBQ sauces)

I used chicken breast and Thai seasoning.

Sauted mushrooms

Cold crispy items:

Julienne shredded carrots, zucchini,

 and red peppers

chopped green onion, purple cauliflower,

and sliced radishes

Dressings (any or all of the following):

Sesame Oil - do not omit and use sparingly

Teriyaki Sauce

Hot Sauce (we used Franks)

Soy Sauce - Optional

Assembly:

Put a nice serving of warm rice in the

bottom of the bowl

Top the rice with the mushrooms,

crispy veggies and a scant splash of

sesame oil (a splash of soy sauce too if desired)

Add the meat and dress it

with Teriyaki Sauce and Hot Sauce

Garnish with the radishes,

green onions and a fried egg (optional).

Till next time ............... savour the tastes of the Orient!