Author:
Kevin Curry
Asian-Inspired Ginger Sesame Brown Rice Slaw
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Asian-Inspired Ginger Sesame Brown Rice Slaw
Ingredients for 4 servings
Substitution
Note
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 1/2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onion stalks, diced
- 1 cup basil, chopped
- Sauce
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave
- 3 tablespoons (or more) lukewarm water for thinning the sauce (OPTIONAL)
- Garnish
- fresh lime juice
- sesame seeds
Steps
Step 1
Cook brown rice according to instructions given, then set aside. As a time saver, consider using frozen brown rice and cook in the microwave for 3 – 4 minutes.
Step 2
Mix together the ingredients for the sauce. Add tablespoons of water to thin it out as needed and season to taste with liquid aminos or soy. Set aside.
Step 3
Toss together veggies and brown rice, then drizzle the sauce over the mixture. Toss again in the bowl. Garnish with fresh lime, more green onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Asian-Inspired Ginger Sesame Brown Rice Slaw
Kevin Curry
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 1/2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onion stalks, diced
- 1 cup basil, chopped
- Sauce
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave
- 3 tablespoons (or more) lukewarm water for thinning the sauce (OPTIONAL)
- Garnish
- fresh lime juice
- sesame seeds
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Cook brown rice according to instructions given, then set aside. As a time saver, consider using frozen brown rice and cook in the microwave for 3 – 4 minutes.
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Mix together the ingredients for the sauce. Add tablespoons of water to thin it out as needed and season to taste with liquid aminos or soy. Set aside.
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Toss together veggies and brown rice, then drizzle the sauce over the mixture. Toss again in the bowl. Garnish with fresh lime, more green onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!