Ginger and Sesame Beef and Rice Bowl

Rice: Put the rice and stock with a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil, stir and cover tightly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid. A simmer mat is ideal for gentle cooking.

Remove from the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes.

Beef: Slice the beef thinly and combine with the ginger, garlic, sesame oil and pepper.

Broth: Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 2 minutes to infuse the flavours.

Drop the bok choy into a saucepan of boiling, salted water and cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain well.

To serve: Add a ¹/₃ of the beef to the hot stock, stirring to separate the pieces. As soon as it changes colour remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Cover to keep warm. Cook the remaining beef.

Fluff up the rice with a fork and spoon into the centre of warm, shallow serving bowls. Top with the beef, bok choy, sesame seeds and ginger. Ladle the hot broth around the rice.

Cook's tip: For meltingly tender meat, cook the beef for just 30-60 seconds in the hot broth.