Bok Choy and Shiitake Rice Pilaf
Pilafs are made by sautéing rice with vegetables and seasonings, then steaming the mixture in enough liquid for the grains to get tender without turning to mush. Button mushrooms can stand in for shiitakes; you can also replace bok choy with any quick-cooking vegetable (e.g., snow peas or zucchini).
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Pilafs are made by sautéing rice with vegetables and seasonings, then steaming the mixture in enough liquid for the grains to get tender without turning to mush. Button mushrooms can stand in for shiitakes; you can also replace bok choy with any quick-cooking vegetable (e.g., snow peas or zucchini).
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. peanut oil or vegetable oil
- 12 oz. sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 small shallot, chopped (1/4 cup)
- 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
- 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 heads baby bok choy, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
Preparation
1. Heat peanut oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook 5 minutes. Add ginger and five-spice powder; cook 30 seconds.
2. Add rice to skillet, and sauté 1 to 2 minutes, or until rice becomes translucent at the edges. Add edamame, soy sauce, and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover pan, and simmer 12 minutes. Uncover, add bok choy, replace lid, and cook 5 to 7 minutes more, or until bok choy is wilted.
3. Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and sesame oil before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 310
- Carbohydrate Content 52 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 7 g
- Fiber Content 5 g
- Protein Content 10 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 170 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g