Chow Mein - the Aussie Country Mum version.

Okay, so we all like an easy mince recipe. This was one of my favourite winter dishes as a child. I especially loved it warmed up and served up on toast for breakfast. I tend to cook this up and have a heap in the freezer for unannounced guests and work lunches during winter.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup of curry paste, or one heap tablespoon of curry power
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 3 sticks of celery, finely sliced
• 1 carrot, grated
• ¾ to 1 cup beef or chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ (or more) cabbage finely shredded
• 1 cup of rice

Putting it all together:

1. Heat oil in a large non stick pan. Add onion and cook for three minutes. Add mince and cook until browned, stirring all the time to break up lumps.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients – except the cabbage - and stir through
3. Add  stock to ensure the rice does not stick to the bottom,
4. Add cabbage and stir through. Cook over low heat until rice has cooked through and the cabbage has just started to wilt.
5. Serve with a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper and soy sauce.