GINGERY FRIED RICE WITH BOK CHOY, MUSHROOMS AND BASIL

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An ideal recipe for reducing waste in the kitchen, fried rice is a great way to use up spare tofu, leftover meats or wobbly vegetables. Master Sam Sifton's fried rice technique, and you'll have the tools to repurpose leftovers and surplus vegetables. But if it's a bright, fresh slew of greens and herbs you're after, this recipe supplies a high ratio of vegetables to rice. Everything cooks quickly, so your mise en place truly counts here: Get everything chopped and prepped before you pick up the pan, and dinner can be ready in 20.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, weekday, grains and rice, vegetables, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cooked, day-old jasmine rice (or 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice; see Tip)
5 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
3/4 pound mixed fresh mushrooms, such as shiitake and cremini, thinly sliced, or whole shimeji mushrooms
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 pound baby bok choy (about 8 small baby bok choy), trimmed, then sliced crosswise 1/2-inch thick
5 scallions, trimmed, greens and whites thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger (from one 2-inch piece)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Take the cooked rice out of the refrigerator, and set it aside at room temperature.
  • In a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high. Add the mushrooms, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, 5 or 6 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Wipe out the skillet, if needed, then add 1 tablespoon canola oil and heat over medium-high. Add the bok choy, scallions, garlic and jalapeño, if using. Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry, stirring frequently, until aromatic and barely crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the mushrooms.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and toothsome, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the frozen peas, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and white pepper (if using), and stir until rice is evenly coated in soy sauce mixture, and no uncoated rice grains remain, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the mushroom and bok choy mixture and the basil until basil is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper then divide among bowls; serve hot.

Nikkia Hubert
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This fried rice was so good! The ginger and basil were the perfect combination of flavors. The bok choy and mushrooms were also a nice addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make fried rice.


Foncha Junior
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I love this fried rice! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The ginger and basil really add a lot of flavor, and the bok choy and mushrooms add a nice texture. I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and


kate Ruddick
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This is the best fried rice recipe I've ever tried! The ginger and basil add so much flavor, and the bok choy and mushrooms are a great addition. I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Momo Momo begom
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I made this fried rice last night and it was delicious! The ginger and basil really gave it a unique flavor that I loved. The bok choy and mushrooms were also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorfu


Joud sweety
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This fried rice was amazing! It was so flavorful and the ginger really shone through. The bok choy and mushrooms were also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make fried rice.


Bhawanath Nepal
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The ginger and basil really add a lot of flavor, and the bok choy and mushrooms add a nice texture. I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and


Tanweer Soleman
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This fried rice was delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the ginger really made the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make fried rice.


Noman Jani
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I'm always looking for new fried rice recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The ginger and basil added a unique flavor that I hadn't tried before, and the bok choy and mushrooms were a great addition. I'll definitely be making this agai


Md Shgid
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Faizan Rafique
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This fried rice was so good! The ginger and basil really made the dish, and the bok choy and mushrooms added a nice texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make fried rice dish.


Street Channel
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not the best cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. The end result was a delicious and flavorful frie


Andrew Mulemba
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This gingery fried rice was a hit at our dinner table! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the ginger adding a delightful warmth and the bok choy and mushrooms providing a nice crunch. The basil added a refreshing touch, and the rice was cooked