Stir Fried Sesame Vegetables with Rice
Team: Troy Tastebuds
Host School: Troy
Age Group: Middle School
Ingredients
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups long grain white rice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/3 cup peanut or vegetable oil
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 large onions sliced
1 1/2 cups mushrooms
1 cup sliced carrots
2 red peppers cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup brocolli cut up
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Preparation Instructions
Rice:
In a saucepan combine broth, rice and butter, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
While rice cooks, place sesame seeds on a small baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown, set aside.
Vegetables:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until very hot. Add asparagus, peppers, onion, mushrooms, garlic, carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender but crisp. Stir in soy sauce and cook for 30 seconds remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds serve over rice.