Prosperity Clay Pot Rice with Tofu and Greens

Ingredients

• jasmine rice1 1/2 cups
• water2 cups
• firm tofu, cubed14 oz
• baby bok choy, chopped4 cups
• carrot, thinly sliced1 cup
• shiitake mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 cups
• garlic, minced3 cloves
• ginger, minced1 tablespoon
• soy sauce3 tablespoons
• toasted sesame oil2 teaspoons
• neutral oil1 tablespoon
• scallions, sliced4
• toasted sesame seeds1 tablespoon

Method

1. 1Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then drain well.
2. 2Heat the neutral oil in a heavy pot over medium heat and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
3. 3Add the carrots and mushrooms, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes to lightly color them.
4. 4Stir in the rice, water, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, then nestle the tofu cubes on top.
5. 5Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and reduce to low heat; cook undisturbed for 18 to 20 minutes.
6. 6Arrange the bok choy over the surface, cover again, and cook 5 minutes more until the greens are tender.
7. 7Drizzle with the remaining soy sauce and sesame oil, then rest off the heat for 10 minutes before fluffing lightly.
8. 8Top with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve from the pot to keep the festive crust intact.

Tips

• Use a heavy pot with a tight lid to encourage the desirable toasted rice bottom.
• Do not stir after the rice begins cooking; the layers help create texture.
• If you want deeper color, let the pot sit on very low heat for 2 extra minutes at the end.

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