Bok Choy and Fried Rice

Name: Bok Choy and Fried Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Sesame oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '3 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 tablespoon, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '1 cup, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Peas', 'amount': '1 cup, frozen or fresh'}; {'ingredient': 'Bok choy', 'amount': '4 cups, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Cooked rice', 'amount': '4 cups, preferably day-old'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onions', 'amount': '4, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Eggs', 'amount': '2, beaten'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Bok Choy and Fried Rice dish, where tender bok choy meets fluffy fried rice in a symphony of flavors. This recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious meal packed with vitamins and minerals. Originating from Chinese cuisine, fried rice is a staple that dates back to the Sui Dynasty (589-618 AD), showcasing the clever use of leftover rice to create a quick and satisfying meal. The combination of fresh veggies, aromatic ginger, and savory soy sauce makes this dish a wholesome choice for any day of the week.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Ginger (1 tablespoon, minced)
Carrots (1 cup, diced)
Peas (1 cup, frozen or fresh)
Bok choy (4 cups, chopped)
Cooked rice (4 cups, preferably day-old)
Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
Green onions (4, chopped)
Eggs (2, beaten)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the diced carrots and peas, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty side. Scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked, and then mix them with the vegetables.
Add the chopped bok choy to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until it wilts.
Incorporate the cooked rice into the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Pour in the soy sauce and add the chopped green onions. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the flavors as needed.
Serve hot and enjoy this delightful dish on its own or as a side to your favorite protein.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 360 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 50g • Protein: 12g • Sodium: 600mg • Sugar: 3g

Bok Choy and Fried Rice

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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