“This dish reminds me of nights out in Tokyo, when we went to my favourite yakitori restaurant for their yaki onigiri (rice grilled over charcoal),” recalls chef-owner Jemma Whiteman.
Grilling a hardy bean such as the Roman variety is an easy way to add a smoky hit to the otherwise humble side dish. Add roasted garlic and crisp bits of bacon and watch as the whole lot is devoured.