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Gingery Fried Rice With Bok Choy

Gingery Fried Rice With Bok Choy: Flavorful Weeknight Magic

This Gingery Fried Rice with Bok Choy is a quick and customizable dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fried Rice Ingredients
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice day-old for best texture
  • 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil can substitute with sesame oil
  • 2 cups mixed fresh mushrooms shiitake or cremini work well
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups baby bok choy can substitute with spinach
  • 2 stalks scallions or chives as an alternative
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium jalapeño optional for heat
  • 1 cup frozen peas can use edamame
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium for healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil can use more canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper optional
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil or cilantro

Equipment

  • wok
  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Gather and chop all ingredients for a seamless cooking experience.
  2. Heat a large wok or skillet and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Add chopped mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil, bok choy, scallions, garlic, and jalapeño. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bok choy is wilted and garlic is aromatic.
  4. Pour in another tablespoon of oil, then add the jasmine rice. Cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking apart clumps and allowing rice to toast.
  5. Add frozen peas, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper to the rice. Toss for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
  6. Mix in sautéed mushrooms and bok choy, along with fresh basil. Stir until basil wilts. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture and gather all ingredients beforehand for efficiency.

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