Of which 4.2 g sugars and 1.2 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Plant protein (edamame) · Fiber (brown rice)
Allergens gluten, soy, sesame
Brown rice bowl with edamame and sesame
Cold brown rice with edamame, carrot and a soy-sesame dressing.
Ingredients
- 280 g (10 oz) brown rice, uncooked
- 320 g (11½ oz) cooked edamame, shelled
- 150 g (5½ oz) grated carrot
- 150 g (5½ oz) cucumber, finely diced
- 40 g (1½ oz) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (20 g / ¾ oz)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (20 g / ¾ oz)
- black pepper, to taste
Method
- Cook the brown rice in salted water for about 25 minutes, until tender. Drain.
- While the rice is still warm, season it with the soy sauce and rice vinegar so it soaks up the flavor.
The full method (4 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Vegan”. The English edition is coming soon.
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