Teriyaki pork and braised radishes with star anise rice

Method

Prep time: 10 min

Cooking time: 30 min

Step 1

Rinse the rice and add to a saucepan with a good pinch of salt and the star anise. Cover with plenty of boiling water,
Step 2

stir once and simmer for 20-25 mins, until tender but still with a little chew and 'bite'
Step 3

Meanwhile, peel and finely grate the ginger, finely chop 1 peeled garlic clove, remove seeds and slice the chilli.
Step 4

Trim the French beans. Slice each one into 3 or 4 pieces, at an angle. Roughly chop the coriander, stalks and all.
Step 5

Remove the green radish leaves. If any still seem perky keep them to one side. Slice the smaller radishes in half and larger ones into quarters.
Step 6

Put a wok on to heat. Add the mirin, 2 tbsp water, radishes and a pinch of salt. Cook on a high heat, stirring often, for 3-4 mins, until the liquid has reduced to nothing.
Step 7

The radishes should be partly cooked but still have a slight bite to them. Remove from the heat and keep to one side.
Step 8

Season the pork with salt. Heat 1 tbsp oil in the wok. When hot, add the pork and beans. Stir-fry for 3-4 mins, until the pork has coloured and the beans softened.
Step 9

Add the ginger, garlic, chilli and radishes (plus any reserved leaves). Fry for 30 secs before adding the teriyaki sauce and 2 tbsp water. Fry for 1 more min, until the sauce has reduced and looks glossy.
Step 10

Drain the rice, remove the star anise and serve with the pork, beans and radishes. Garnish with chopped coriander.