Rice with Sweet and Sour Campfire Sauce

Rijst met Zoetzure Saus van het Kampvuur

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Want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life? This dish is exactly what you need: nutritious, full of flavor, and ready in a flash. As the aroma of sweet and sour sauce mingles with the fresh air, you'll feel the tension melt away. Cooking outdoors in a cast-iron skillet has a profound effect on you. It slows you down, connects you, and energizes you. This way, you can create a delicious, warm meal in no time—right under the open sky or on your balcony. Perfect for a weeknight when you still want to be outside. Light, nourishing, and with that signature fire touch that only cast iron can provide.

Rice with sweet and sour sauce

454 kcal & 26g protein per serving

Ingredients (for 2 persons):

  • 150g brown rice
  • 200g (vegetarian) spiced chicken
  • 300g oriental wok vegetables
  • 25ml sweet & sour wok sauce

Supplies:

  • The Windmill Camp Stove
  • The Windmill Skillet L
  • The Windmill Premium Charcoal
  • The Windmill Making Wokkels
How to light the camp stove :
  1. Remove the rings from the Camp Stove and take out the charcoal grate.
  2. Place a kindling wand under the cast iron coal drawer in your Windmill camp stove.
  3. Fill the coal drawer with a layer charcoal or briquettes (preferably coconut briquettes for a longer burning time) according to the instructions in the manual.
  4. Light the wokkels with a long match or lighter, leaving the air supply fully open for maximum draft.
  5. Wait about 10–15 minutes until the coals are glowing well and have formed a white-gray ash layer.
  6. Give the mixture some time to come up to temperature. Once the briquettes have turned gray, they're ready to use.
  7. Place the cooking rings and a cast iron pan (or the grill rack or plancha) back on the Camp Stove. Let the cast iron come to room temperature before you start cooking.

Preheating the skillet:

Once the coals are nice and hot, place the skillet on the grill. Let it Preheat for 3-5 minutes so that the cast iron comes up to temperature. This gives you that perfect sear on your chicken and doesn't

s paste. Don't forget to add a little oil once the pan is hot.

Pro tip: Use spicy oil!

Here's how to make it:

  1. Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package.
  1. Heat up Windmill skillet on the camp stove and cook the chicken until done.
  1. Add the oriental wok vegetables and stir-fry for a few minutes.
  1. Stir in the sweet and sour wok sauce and remove from the heat. Done!



This is comfort food with a fresh twist, perfect for outdoor cooking. Whether you're camping, in your garden, or simply by the open window, this dish will bring the outdoors in (or vice versa).