Sesame-Glazed Bok Choy and Shiitake Rice Bowls

A savory bowl featuring tender bok choy and shiitake mushrooms in a glossy sesame-ginger sauce, served over fluffy rice.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Asian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, cooked brown rice
• 4 cups, chopped bok choy
• 8 oz, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare 1 cup cooked brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 8 oz sliced shiitake mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes until golden, then add 4 cups chopped bok choy and cook for 4 minutes until wilted.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water.
4. Step 4: Pour the sauce mixture over the mushrooms and bok choy in the skillet, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables, about 3 minutes.
5. Step 5: Divide the cooked rice between bowls, top with the sesame-glazed vegetable mixture, and serve immediately.