Orange-Ginger Bok Choi Stir-Fry
Marinade/sauce:
1 C. orange juice
1/4 C. rice vinegar
1/3 C. soy sauce or tamari
1 T. vegetable oil
2 tsp. dark (roasted) sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 T. fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 scallion, chopped
8 oz. tempeh or tofu
1 T. vegetable oil
1 head bok choi
2 T. unbleached white flour
3 T. chopped cilantro (optional)
Combine all marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Cut tempeh or tofu in bite-sized cubes and add to marinade. Set aside. Chop bok choi into medium pieces, wash and drain well. There should be about 8 C.. Heat oil over medium high heat in a wok or large skillet and add bok choi, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes, until choi leaves are limp. Remove tempeh/tofu from marinade with a slotted spoon and add to wok, stirring, for 2-3 more minutes. Stir flour into marinade until any lumps are gone, then add marinade to wok, stirring until sauce thickens and heats through, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately over rice. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Yield: 4 Servings