Method
Step 1
Preparation: Boil the kettle. Prepare all ingredients as indicated above.
Step 2
Lime: Using the fine side of a box grater, grate the peel to create zest. Cut in half and juice.
Step 3
Brown rice: Pour boiling water (see quantity above) into a pot and add the rice with a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, cover and gently simmer for 18-20 minutes on low heat. Drain if there is any excess water.
Step 4
Bacon bits: Place a pan on high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Coat the bacon in Chinese Five Spice and add to the hot pan. Cook for 7-9 minutes until very crispy and brown.
Step 5
Slaw: Slice the apple thinly and mix with the red cabbage, carrots, coriander, mayonnaise, lime juice and lime zest. Add chilli if you like the heat and season to taste with a little salt.
Step 6
Serve the slaw topped with the bacon and the rice on the side.