Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Put in a small saucepan with 250ml (1 cup) water, cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 12 mins or until tender and the water is absorbed. Turn off the heat and stand, covered, for at least 5 mins.
Step 2 — Prep ingredients
Meanwhile, thinly slice the cabbage with a sharp knife or mandoline (see Kitchen 101). Halve the cucumber lengthwise, then thinly slice on an angle. Crush or finely chop the garlic. Put the chicken-style strips, garlic and half the teriyaki sauce in a bowl, season with pepper and toss to coat.
Step 3 — Toss salad
Combine 2 tsp vegetable oil, 1 tbs white vinegar and 2 tsp sugar in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the cabbage and cucumber and toss to combine.
Step 4 — Cook chicken-style strips
Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in a medium frypan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken-style strips for 5 mins or until browned and warmed through. Add the remaining teriyaki sauce, 1 tsp sugar and 1 tbs water and bring to the boil, then remove the pan from the heat.
Step 5 — Serve up
Stir half the sesame seeds through the rice. Divide the sesame rice, plant-based chicken and salad among bowls. Scatter over the remaining sesame seeds and enjoy!
Step 6 — Kitchen 101
Get super-thin cabbage with a mandoline or use slow, fine strokes with a large sharp knife. The result is perfect for salad – light, crisp and easy to eat.