Heat chicken broth to boiling in a saucepan that has a
tight-fitting lid.
Stir in rice and return to boiling. Cover and turn heat
to the lowest setting. Cook for 45 minutes without lifting
the lid. (Gas heat
When the rice is done, set it aside and keep covered.
Dice ham and brown in oil on medium-high heat using a non-stick
skillet. Add rice and reduce heat to medium.
Mince cauliflower into tiny pieces and add to skillet.
Mince radish, onion and green pepper and add to skillet.
Cut zucchini into small strips (julienne) and add to skillet.
Add garlic and hoisin sauce to skillet and stir well to
mix completely.
Sprinkle pepper, cilantro and sage over top.
Cut broccoli and add to skillet. Do not stir, cover tightly.
Turn heat to low and simmer
for 2 minutes.
Remove cover, turn heat back to medium-high, stir in sunflower seeds and
continue cooking until all moisture is absorbed and rice is crispy.