Reindeer shavings with warm cabbage salad

Take the reindeer shavings out of the freezer and let them sit on the counter until half-thawed.

Heat a frying pan and add a little margarine or butter. Once the foam settles, it's hot enough — brown the meat in batches, then add it all back to the pan and fry until properly cooked and crispy at the edges. Finely chop the ginger and chili, then stir them into the meat along with the soy sauce and honey.

Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.

Use a sharp knife to finely slice the cabbage, carrot, and spring onion — you can also coarsely grate the carrot if you prefer.

Heat a frying pan and add the butter or margarine. Add the finely cut vegetables and stir-fry quickly until they're heated through and just starting to soften. Stir in the basil and pine nuts, season with salt and pepper. Fold in the reindeer shavings and serve with rice and sour cream.