Grain bowls are hearty and flavourful, have interesting layers and often cost the earth.
But you can easily rustle up this rice salad - inspired by a southern Thai dish called Khao Yam or Khao Yum, and the beautiful herbed rice salad Nasi Kerabu - for less than $5 a bowl.
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on April 21, 2019, with the headline A grain bowl that won't break the bank. Subscribe