Description
This Chinese Mixed Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that comes together quickly. Loaded with colorful vegetables, protein, and flavorful sauces, this dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Jasmine Rice:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped bok choy
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Protein (optional):
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken or tofu
Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
Garnish:
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Cook vegetables: Add carrots, bell peppers, bok choy; cook until tender.
- Add protein and rice: Stir in chicken/tofu and rice, heat through.
- Season: Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, chili sauce; toss to coat.
- Finish and serve: Cook briefly, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for better texture.
- Customize with favorite vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or corn.
- For a vegan version, substitute tofu and use hoisin sauce instead of oyster sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
