20 minutes
This delightful and nutritious harmony bowl is a feast for the senses, combining the crunch of toasted rice and peanuts with the vibrant freshness of garden greens. Perfect as a main course for 2-3 people or a side dish for 4, this recipe comes together swiftly in about 10-15 minutes.
Toasted Rice Powder
tablespoons
Roasted Peanuts, Ground, chopped
tablespoons
tablespoons
cups
Yard-Long Beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
cups
Bok Choy Leaves, coarsely chopped
cups
Ginger, minced
tablespoons
Radicchio, chopped
cups
Cayenne Chiles, seeded and finely sliced
each
Oyster Mushrooms, sliced
cups
Okra, cut into 0.5-inch lengths
cups
Vietnamese Coriander, coarsely chopped
cups
Sawtooth Herb, chopped
cups
teaspoons
1. Prepare the base mixture
Place a wide, heavy pot over medium heat. Once it's warm, add the toasted rice powder, ground peanuts, peanut oil, and water. Stir these ingredients together to form a well-blended mixture.
2. Add vegetables and herbs
Incorporate all the vegetables and herbs: yard-long beans, bok choy, minced ginger, radicchio, cayenne chiles, mushrooms, okra, Vietnamese coriander, and sawtooth herb. Sprinkle in the salt. Stir everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the rice and peanut mixture.
3. Cook the mixture
Cover the pot tightly with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the vegetables to cook for about 10-15 minutes until they are tender. Halfway through the cooking time, lift the lid and give the vegetables a quick stir to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. If you notice the mixture is sticking to the pot, add a couple of tablespoons of water and reduce the heat slightly. Cover the pot again and continue cooking until the vegetables reach your desired tenderness.
4. Serve
Once everything is perfectly tender, serve your harmony bowl immediately.
Choose a rice that will hold its shape and provide a nice chew, such as brown rice or short-grain varieties like Arborio. Toasting in a dry pan or with oil and aromatics can add a nutty flavor and extra dimension.
Achieve a well-emulsified dressing using a whisk or blender, and adjust seasonings for balance; a touch of acid or sweetness can enhance flavors.
Give the dish a final taste and adjust seasoning, using fresh lemon juice or flaky sea salt before serving to enhance flavor.
Cook your rice in a mixture of water and vegetable stock, infuse with herbs like bay leaves or thyme, and salt the water for well-seasoned grains.
Assemble with attention to color contrast and balance, spacing out ingredients for varied bites and drizzling dressing for visual appeal.
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