Asian Sesame Rice (Usarice)

Categories: Veg01
Yield: 6 servings

1 tb Low-sodium soy sauce
1 tb Rice vinegar
1 tb Dijon mustard
1 tb Honey
1 tb Chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Black pepper
1 tb Dark sesame oil
2 Carrots; cut
Into julienned strips
1 c Fresh snow peas; halved
-diagonally
4 Green onions; sliced
1 Clove garlic; minced
3 c Cooked rice
1 tb Sesame seeds; toasted

------------------OPTIONAL ACCOMPANIMENTS-----------------------
Grilled chicken
Steamed broccoli
OR fresh soy beans; cooked

Directions:

Combine soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, honey, cilantro, salt and pepper
in small bowl; set aside. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high
heat until hot. Add carrots, peas, onions and garlic; cook and stir 3
to 5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Add rice and soy
sauce mixture. Stir until well blended; heat thoroughly. Sprinkle
with sesame seeds.

To complete the meal, serve with your choice of suggested
accompaniments.

* To toast sesame seeds, place in small skillet. Cook over
medium-high heat 1 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring
constantly.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition estimated by usarice: Each serving provides 171 calories, 4
grams protein, 4 grams fat, 31 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams dietary
fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, and 460 milligrams sodium. 21%cff

Recipe by: http://www.usarice.com/domestic/recipes/chinew4.htm

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