Leftover rice is magically transformed into a delicious and colorful dish by adding meat, seafood, vegetables, eggs and seasonings. It's a staple in Cantonese restaurants all over the world.
Because our donabe (Japanese claypot) is too small to cook a meal for four, my chicken rice was cooked in a cast iron pan. Chinese sausage, mushrooms and bok choy complete the dish.
Got leftover rice? Asian fried rice is good but chorizo and pesto and rice is equally delightful. Easier to make too with fewer ingredients to prep especially if you keep a jar of pesto in your fridge regularly.