eCook Meal
Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice
with halloumi & almonds
Make halloumi reach its full potential by pairing this ingredient with a ginger-infused rice, loaded with pops of peas & earthy spinach. By drizzling these golden, crispy slabs with a wholegrain mustard & sour cream sauce, a sprinkling of nutty almonds & fresh parsley, you won’t be able to settle for anything less, Chef!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 200ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
GINGER, RUB & VEG
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the diced onions until soft, 2-3 minutes. Add the ginger & rub mix and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the rinsed Spinach and the peas, and fry until the spinach is slightly wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy and golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. In a bowl, combine the creamy mustard and the lemon juice (to taste). Loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency and season. Combine the cooked rice with the loaded Spinach and season.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the loaded rice, top with the halloumi slices. Drizzle over the creamy mustard sauce and sprinkle over the Almonds. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Well done, Chef!
RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
GINGER, RUB & VEG
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the diced onions until soft, 2-3 minutes. Add the ginger & rub mix and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the rinsed Spinach and the peas, and fry until the spinach is slightly wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy and golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. In a bowl, combine the creamy mustard and the lemon juice (to taste). Loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency and season. Combine the cooked rice with the loaded Spinach and season.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the loaded rice, top with the halloumi slices. Drizzle over the creamy mustard sauce and sprinkle over the Almonds. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Well done, Chef!
RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 600ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
GINGER, RUB & VEG
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the diced onions until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the ginger & rub mix and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the rinsed Spinach and the peas, and fry until the spinach is slightly wilted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy and golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. In a bowl, combine the creamy mustard and the lemon juice (to taste). Loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency and season. Combine the cooked rice with the loaded Spinach and season.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the loaded rice, top with the halloumi slices. Drizzle over the creamy mustard sauce and sprinkle over the Almonds. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Well done, Chef!
RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 800ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
GINGER, RUB & VEG
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the diced onions until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the ginger & rub mix and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the rinsed Spinach and the peas, and fry until the spinach is slightly wilted, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy and golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. In a bowl, combine the creamy mustard and the lemon juice (to taste). Loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency and season. Combine the cooked rice with the loaded Spinach and season.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of the loaded rice, top with the halloumi slices. Drizzle over the creamy mustard sauce and sprinkle over the Almonds. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R93.85
for 4 servings · R23.46 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Spinach needs 160 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 46% of packR9.14
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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Almonds needs 80 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 8% of packR18.56
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Peas needs 200 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 27% of packR11.46
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Jasmine Rice needs 400 mlFully Cooked Coconut Jasmine Rice 250 g R43.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R43.99
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Lemon Juice needs 40 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 8% of packR2.40
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Diced Onion needs 300 gOnions 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 10% of packR4.50
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Creamy Mustard
- Halloumi Cheese
- Ginger & Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice?
The preparation time for Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice with halloumi & almonds is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice with halloumi & almonds?
The total time required to make Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice with halloumi & almonds is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice?
Almonds, Creamy Mustard, Ginger & Rub, Halloumi Cheese, Jasmine Rice, Lemon Juice, Onion, Parsley, Pea, Spinach
What is the nutritional information of Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice?
Calories: 990, Carbs: 99 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 35.9 grams, Sugar: 10.2 grams, Salt: 1016 grams
How do I prepare Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice?
JUST BEFORE SERVING: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the halloumi until crispy and golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. In a bowl, combine the creamy mustard and the lemon juice (to taste). Loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency and season. Combine the cooked rice with the loaded spinach and season. GINGER, RUB & VEG: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the diced onions until soft, 2-3 minutes. Add the ginger & rub mix and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the rinsed spinach and the peas, and fry until the spinach is slightly wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and season. TIME TO EAT: Make a bed of the loaded rice, top with the halloumi slices. Drizzle over the creamy mustard sauce and sprinkle over the almonds. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Well done, Chef! RICE: Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice?
Almonds, Creamy Mustard, Ginger & Rub, Halloumi Cheese, Jasmine Rice, Lemon Juice, Onion, Parsley, Pea, Spinach
How many calories does Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice have?
990 calories
How much fat content does Laborie’s Vegetarian Ginger Rice have?
grams