Mash for grown-ups - episode 4

Cheat’s risotto

(Makes 1 serve)

Leftover steamed rice (cooled)

Handful of fresh basil leaves

2 tbsps baby peas (cooked)

1-2 slices of luncheon meat

¼ cup fresh pasta sauce (I used Latina sundried tomato)

1.   Combine rice, luncheon meat and basil in a food processor until rice looks like it is ‘short grain’ and the basil and meat have been completely diced.

2.     Stir in peas and add pasta sauce.  Mix well.

3.     Microwave on high (900W) for 1-2 minutes.

The piping hot rice is moist and soft.  Serve with some grated cheddar and it has a similar texture to risotto but in only a fraction of the time.  A great way to use up leftover rice!