Ingredients for Hearty Sous Vide Rice Bowl for All Hungry People

• 60g Uncle Ben’s Rice, Original or Whole Grain

• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided

• 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more

• 1 large carrot, peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces

• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

• 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds

• 1 1/4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided

• 110g shiitake mushrooms, sliced (about 475ml )

• 1/4 teaspoons cornflour

• 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce

• Fearless Sous Vide Poached Egg, sliced spring onions, fried shallots, crushed peanuts, and hot sauce (for serving

• optional)

• A sous vide machine

• three 1-qt-size vacuum-sealable or resealable plastic freezer bags

Clip (or stand) sous vide machine to a tall large pot. Fill pot with warm water.

Place rice, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 80ml plus 1 tablespoon water in a vacuum-sealable or freezer bag and gently shake to combine.

Place carrot, lime juice, maple syrup, cumin, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons oil in another bag and gently shake to combine.

Place mushrooms, cornflour, tamari, remaining 1 teaspoon oil, and a pinch of salt in third bag and gently shake to combine.

Vacuum seal or partially close freezer bags, getting as much air out as possible to keep bags from floating, and place in water bath. If using freezer bags, push down into water until only the open edge of bag is exposed (this will push more air out of the bag) and fully close, using a wooden spoon or tongs to hold the vegetables below the water while sealing, as they’re buoyant and want to float. Turn on machine and heat water to 88°C.

Cook, turning mushrooms and carrots occasionally, which have a tendency to float, 35 minutes. If after 5–10 minutes, it looks like there’s air in the freezer bags, open a corner and push the bags under water, sealing again when the air is displaced. You could also try to weigh them down, but the water is hot so it’s kind of a pain.

Remove bags from water and unseal. Transfer rice to a medium bowl and top with mushrooms. Pull carrots out of their liquid and reserve liquid in bag as a totally righteous sauce to pour over the finished dish.

Top rice bowl with poached egg, spring onions, shallots, peanuts, hot sauce if you're into it, and don’t forget that you still have that reserved carrot sauce!

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.