Jasmine Vegetable Fried Rice

== Description ==
Steamed Broccoli is an ideal accompaniment prepare it while the rice is cooking. Round out the meal with a few slices of baked marinated tofu.
== Ingredients ==
* 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
* 10-oz pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* 6 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
* 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into ¼-inch dice
* 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
* 1 tsp dark sesame oil (optional)
* 1½ tbsp cornstarch
* 1 cup vegetable broth
* pinch each of sugar and salt
* 1½ cups uncooked long-grain rice, preferably jasmine
* 1 tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil
* 2 large eggs, beaten
* 2 large cloves garlic, minced
== Directions ==
=== Sauce ===
# In small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil if desired and cornstarch.
# Mix in broth, sugar and salt.
# Set aside.
=== Vegetables and rice ===
# In small heavy saucepan, combine rice and cold water to cover.
# Rub grains with your fingers to separate, then drain well.
# Repeat twice until water drains clear.
# Return rice to saucepan with 1½ cups fresh cold water.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat to very low, cover and simmer until tender, about 16 minutes.
# Remove from heat, fluff rice with fork and set aside.
# In nonstick wok or large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until it ripples in pan.
# Add eggs and scramble until cooked through, about 30 seconds.
# Transfer eggs to cutting board and chop.
# Set aside.
# In same wok over medium-high heat, add garlic and stir-fry 30 seconds.
# Add bell pepper and mushrooms and stir-fry 3 minutes.
# Add spinach and stir-fry 1 minute.
# Add cooked rice and eggs, then stir sauce and add to wok.
# Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
# Stir in scallions and serve hot.
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Category:Long-grain rice Recipes
Category:Jasmine rice Recipes
Category:Shiitake mushroom Recipes
Category:Sesame oil Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Tofu Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Green onion Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes