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| Portabella, Leek & Basmati Brown Rice Stir Fry | | | | Pick and wash the basmati rice in plenty of cool |
| On a much lighter note, I wish to share a personal | | | | running water and then soak in water for half an hour, |
| creation of mine which has become a favorite veggie | | | | rinse, and then steam the rice until it is thoroughly |
| recipe over the years, especially if you like the aroma | | | | cooked. I use a rice cooker/steamer...perfect rice |
| and taste of fresh Leek, Portabella Mushroom, Ginger, | | | | every time, LOL! Note that brown rice takes about |
| and Garlic. Using a well-seasoned Wok (12 to 14 inches | | | | 10-20 minutes longer than white rice to cook thoroughly |
| in diameter) is best for this tasty production but feel | | | | depending upon the method of cooking used. |
| free to use to use a nonstick Wok even if you are | | | | In the meantime, wash the leek, garlic, and ginger; dry |
| new to Wok Cooking. Also note that your Wok has | | | | them then chop in a manner you like. |
| many uses, such as a deep-fry pan, steamer, general | | | | About 10 minutes before the rice has finished steaming, |
| fry pan for braising, sauté pan, blanching and a | | | | heat your Wok on medium-high until it is hot, add the |
| boiling pan. | | | | olive oil and veggies, and stir fry. Be careful not to |
| The following ingredients should be fresh and organic: | | | | caramelize the veggies by overcooking them. By this |
| Portabella mushroom 2 whole, 5-7 inch in diameter | | | | time, the rice should be done and ready to serve. If I |
| Leek ½ cup (chopped) | | | | have the rice already made and it has been sitting in |
| Basmati rice 1 cup | | | | the refrigerator, then I will stir fry rice and veggies |
| Ginger ¼ - ½ tsp (minced) | | | | together in my Wok. |
| Garlic 1-2 cloves (chopped, minced, or pressed) | | | | This will make 2-3 servings and please feel free to |
| Coarse Black Pepper Grind the peppercorns and | | | | experiment. |
| season to taste | | | | Enjoy! |
| Olive or Safflower Oil 2-3 tbsp | | | | |