Bon Appetit/May 2006

Baby Bok Choy with Coconut Rice

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8-10


INGREDIENTS:
RICE: 5-1/2 cups water, divided 1 cup wild rice (about 6 ounces) 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups jasmine white rice 1 13-1/2 to 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup coarsely grated fresh coconut or 1/4 cup dried unsweetened flaked coconut 1 tablespoon sugar BOK CHOY: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds baby bok choy, halved lengthwise 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice



1 FOR RICE: Bring 4 cups water to boil in medium saucepan. Add wild rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt; return to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender, about 50 minutes. Drain excess water.
2 Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add jasmine rice; stir 2 minutes. Add 1-1/2 cups water, t teaspoon salt, coconut milk, coconut, and sugar; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in wild rice. Season with salt and pepper.
3 FOR BOK CHOY: Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bok choy and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook until bok choy is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drizzle soy sauce and lime juice over. Simmer uncovered 2 minutes. Season with pepper. Arrange bok choy on platter. Spoon rice alongside and serve.

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