Makes 4 servings Brown Rice 1 tbsp dried hijiki 1 cup short-grain brown rice (soaked in water overnight with 2 tsp whey, buttermilk, yogurt or kefir) 1¾ cups water ½ tsp unrefined sea salt Toasted Sesame Seed and Miso Dressing ¼ cup white sesame see 3 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice 3 tbsp shoyu 1 tbsp sake 1 tbsp shiro miso (miso paste) 2 tbsp honey ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil shichimi-togarashi (7-spice powder) to taste 4 eggs vegetables of your choice (steamed, blanched or stir-fried) To prepare the rice, first soak the hijiki in cold water for 10 minutes. Then rinse and drain well. Next, drain, rinse and place the soaked rice in a large pot with water. Add ½ tsp of salt and hijiki. Bring to boil, then lower the heat to simmer, cover and cook the rice for 45 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed. This can be prepared in advance. To start the dressing, place the sesame seeds into a frying pan. Turn heat to low and toast sesame seeds shaking the pan occasionally until light golden brown. Transfer to plate and allow to cool. In another bowl, combine the rice vinegar, shoyu, sake, shiro miso, honey, sesame oil and togarashi with a wire whisk. When the sesame seeds have cooled down transfer to a spice grinder and pulse until coarsely ground. I prefer not to grind the sesame seeds into a powder.Add the flaked sesame seeds with the other ingredients and whisk until combined. Transfer to a bowl or a jar. Set aside until ready to use. This recipe can be doubled or tripled. Stir with a spoon before using. To cook the egg, bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath. When the water is boiling, reduce the heat to simmer. Lower the eggs with a slotted spoon and cook for 8 minutes for soft-boiled egg or 12 minutes for hard-boiled egg. When the eggs are ready, transfer them onto an ice bath. When cooled, remove from the ice and peel. To serve the rice dish, scoop the rice on a bow large bowl, cut the egg in half and place it on top along with the vegetables. Serve with the dressing. Notes: Gluten-Free (if wheat-free soy or tamari is used; Lacto-Ovo Vegan; Dairy Free The brown rice, vegetables and dressing can be prepared in advance. |