Multi-grain rice

Soak the job's tears, wild rice, red beans and mung beans overnight; they are hard to cook through. Leave the jasmine rice dry.

The rice reheats in the microwave without losing flavour, or holds in a warm oven while other dishes are cooked.

Combine the soaked grains with the jasmine rice, rinse thoroughly under running water and drain.

Add 2.5 cups of water.

Bring to a boil over high heat; on a gas stove this takes only a few minutes.

Switch to low and cook 18 minutes, with a timer set so it does not burn.

Turn off the heat and fluff the rice, then transfer to a serving bowl.