Brown rice never need be dull when you're a forager. Sesame seeds and burdock root supply outstanding flavor to this version. Serve this dish whenever you need a filling and nutritious grain dish.

3 3/4 cups water
2 cups burdock root, very thinly sliced
1 cup brown basmati rice
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oi|
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, finely crumbled
1/4 teaspoon ground dried wild ginger or regular ground ginger
1 teaspoon chili paste or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Bring all the ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the burdock and rice are tender, about 40 minutes.

Serves 6