Japanese Taco Rice

To make the spice mix, add all ingredients into a small bowl and mix until well combined.

Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-based non-stick saute pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the finely diced red onion and diced capsicum. Stir-fry for about a minute until the vegetables begin to soften. Then, add the ground beef to the pan. Use a spatula to break up the beef as it cooks, ensuring it browns evenly. This should take about 5 minutes.

Once the beef is browned, add your spice mix. Stir-fry the mixture for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the spices to fully infuse into the beef.

To assemble the dish, place the warm cooked rice into a large bowl (you can warm the rice in the microwave if it was prepared in advance). Spoon the warm beef mixture over the rice. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, and a poached egg. Add a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle over the grated mozzarella and red Leicester cheese. Finally, garnish with the chopped coriander and finely sliced jalapeno chilli.

When ready to eat, mix everything together at the table, letting the runny poached egg and melted cheese blend with the warm beef and rice. Serve immediately and enjoy this fusion of Japanese and Mexican flavours.