CookSmart (9th Issue) Page20

EatSmart Recipes

Steamed Assorted Rice with Shrimp and Taro

"3 Less" and "More Fruit and Vegetables" Dish

Feature

Regular white rice contains very little dietary fiber; adding taro, corn kernel, mushroom and red rice can boost dietary fiber content while lowering the glycemic index of the dish. Besides the above vegetables, car rot , red kidney bean and pumpkin can also be used.

Sylvia LAM

Chairlady, Hong Kong Dietitians Association

Cooking Method

1. Rinse red rice and white rice. Add taro, season with salt. Transfer mixture to a clay pot, add water then cook for 30 minutes.
2. Add shrimp, shiitake mushroom and corn, stir to combine, cook for 15 minutes.
3. Finally, cook over high heat for 1 minute and serve.