Serves 4

Ingredients

225 g ( 8 oz ) Basmati rice
30 ml ( 2 tablespoons ) sunflower oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large tomato, skinned and seeded
1 teaspoon wild garlic vinegar
1 large egg, beaten
10 ml ( 2 teaspoons ) soy sauce
salt and pepper
Wash the rice, drain and boil in sufficient salted water to cover it by about 12 mm ( 1/2 inch ).
Stir occasionally, and boil for 10 minutes or so,until all the water has been asorbed and the rice is swollen and tender.
Fluff uup the rice with a fork , place on one side and keep warm.
Heat the oil and fry the garlic and onion until the onion is tender.
Chop the tomato , add the pan along with the wild garlic vinegar, and cook for a few minutes.
Add the rice , then stir in the egg and soy sauce.
Cook for 1 -2 minutes and season to taste.

Dr. Reg Saynor