Restorative Brothy Rice
Restorative Brothy Rice
Ingredients
For the Healing Broth
- 3 ounces fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
- 1/2 red onion, chopped into large pieces
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Assembly
- 3 cups cooked white rice, warm
- 8 ounces baby bok choy, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 12 dumplings, pan-fried or steamed according to package directions
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, for garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- 1
Combine the fresh ginger slices, smashed garlic cloves, and chopped red onion in a large pot or Dutch oven. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the broth simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Strain the broth if desired for a clearer consistency, or leave the aromatics in for more texture.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
While the broth simmers, prepare the bok choy and dumplings. Heat olive oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped baby bok choy and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the dumplings according to package instructions. If pan-frying, cook until golden brown and heated through. If steaming, steam until tender.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
To assemble, divide the warm cooked white rice among four serving bowls.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Ladle a generous amount of the hot ginger-garlic broth over the rice in each bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Arrange the sautéed bok choy and cooked dumplings evenly in each bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Garnish each serving with thinly sliced green onions. Optionally, sprinkle with black sesame seeds and chili flakes for added flavor and visual appeal. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Restorative Brothy Rice
For the Healing Broth
- 3 ounces fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
- 1/2 red onion, chopped into large pieces
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Assembly
- 3 cups cooked white rice, warm
- 8 ounces baby bok choy, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 12 dumplings, pan-fried or steamed according to package directions
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, for garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- 1
Combine the fresh ginger slices, smashed garlic cloves, and chopped red onion in a large pot or Dutch oven. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the broth simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Strain the broth if desired for a clearer consistency, or leave the aromatics in for more texture.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
While the broth simmers, prepare the bok choy and dumplings. Heat olive oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped baby bok choy and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the dumplings according to package instructions. If pan-frying, cook until golden brown and heated through. If steaming, steam until tender.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
To assemble, divide the warm cooked white rice among four serving bowls.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Ladle a generous amount of the hot ginger-garlic broth over the rice in each bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Arrange the sautéed bok choy and cooked dumplings evenly in each bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Garnish each serving with thinly sliced green onions. Optionally, sprinkle with black sesame seeds and chili flakes for added flavor and visual appeal. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min