Ginger-Pear Compote over Warm Sweet Rice

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 ripe pears
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup sweet rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Peel, core, and dice the pears; finely grate the ginger.
2. 2Combine pears, ginger, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3Simmer the mixture 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pears soften and liquid thickens into a compote.
4. 4Meanwhile, rinse sweet rice, combine with water in a pot, bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low for 15 minutes until tender.
5. 5Spoon warm sweet rice into bowls, top with ginger-pear compote, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.