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Prep
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Estimate
45 mins
Add or substitute any veggies for this stir-fry. Serve on top of steamy brown rice with a side of your favorite spicy dipping sauce. It takes about 45 minutes to cook the brown rice, otherwise this dish comes together in less than 20 minutes.
There are several methods for preparing rice. Brown rice especially is a bit more time consuming as it still contains the nutrient packed outer grain. This recipe contains three different methods for preparing brown rice. Try them out and stick with the one that produces the rice just the way you like it.
These methods can work for long, short, medium or other types of brown rice.
Napa cabbage, sometimes called Chinese Cabbage is lightly tossed with an asian sauce. You can use other ‘cabbage-like’ vegetables instead, such as bok choy, Carrots add a splash of color and extra crunch. You can also use another veggie here instead such as bell peppers or mushrooms.
Tofu is fabulous in stir-fry whether you avoid meat or not. Allow some time to press & drain the tofu as it adds to the texture and helps with the cooking process. This poaching method is faster than pan frying, no oil is needed and it is still flavorful.
