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Sanshoku don three colour rice bowl

Savoury minced chicken, soft scrambled egg and green beans over rice. Bright, kind to kids and quick.

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  • Time30 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.98 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Put the mince, tamari, mirin, sugar and ginger in a pan. Cook over a medium heat, stirring with two spoons, for 6 minutes until dry and crumbly.

    6 min
  2. 2

    Beat the eggs with the sugar and salt. Cook in a small non stick pan over a low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes until soft and fluffy.

    3 min
  3. 3

    Boil the green beans for 3 minutes, drain and slice thinly.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Divide the hot rice between four bowls.

  5. 5

    Arrange the chicken, egg and beans in three neat stripes on top and serve.

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