Hakka Thunder Tea Rice with Herb Pesto and Vegetables
This stir-fried dish pairs brown rice, uncooked with rice vinegar, edamame, shelled and napa cabbage, thinly sliced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
In a mortar or small food processor, grind basil, mint, cilantro, garlic, peanuts, and sesame seeds with soy sauce and rice vinegar into a thick pesto; add a splash of hot water if needed to loosen.
napa cabbagegreen beans
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Stir-fry green beans for 2 minutes, add napa cabbage and a pinch of salt, and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
edamame
Warm the edamame in the same pan for 1 minute, then turn off heat.
edamame
Serve rice in a bowl topped with vegetables and edamame. Spoon pesto over the top and mix before eating.
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