CHINESE FRIED GRAINS AND VEGETABLES WITH HONEY-MUSTARD SAUCE

CHINESE FRIED GRAINS AND VEGETABLES WITH HONEY-MUSTARD SAUCE image

Yield 3-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the sauce:
1/4c Japanese soy sauce
3tbsp mustard (whole grain)
2tbsp toasted sesame oil
2tbsp honey
1tsp granulated garlic
1/4 to 1/2 tsp chili-garlic paste or crushed red pepper flakes (optional), to taste
For the vegetables and grains
4 to 5c chopped, raw vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, brussel sprouts, cabbage, zucchini, and snow peas
2c cooked grains, such as brown rice, barley, or quinoa
1 to 2c chopped cooked meat (optional)
1tbsp minced fresh ginger

Steps:

Make tha sauce: In a small jar, combine the soy sauce, mustard, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and chile-garlic paste. Add 3 tbsp of water and shake well. Prepare the vegetables and grains: In a heavy 12in skillet, bring 1/4c of water to a boil over high heat. Add the dense vegetables, cover, and steam until almost tender, about 3 min. Add the quick cooking vegetables cover, and cook until all of the vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 2 min more. Add a few tbsp more water during this time if needed. Stir in the grains, meat, and ginger. Shake the sauce and pour on enough to coat the ingredients lightly, usually 1/4 to 1/3c. Divide among plates and serve.