Ingredients for Asian Fried Quinoa Delight
- 1 cup quinoa
- Water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Diced Onions
- Shallot
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Minced Ginger
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Carrot
- Baby Bok Choy
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- Napa Cabbage
- Sugar Snap Pea
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, plus more to taste
- 2 large eggs
How to Make Asian Fried Quinoa Delight
- Toast 1 cup quinoa in a large cast iron skillet over high heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden.
- Add 2 cups water or vegetable stock to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Transfer cooked quinoa to a bowl to cool.
- Wipe the skillet clean. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and cook until well-browned and softened (20-30 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 2 shallots, minced, and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; and 2 green onions, thinly sliced. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced; 1 bunch bok choy, chopped; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 1/2 small head cabbage, thinly sliced; and 1 cup snap peas. Stir until vegetables are just wilted.
- Pour in 1/4 cup soy sauce and mix well. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a bowl and keep warm.
- Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooled quinoa.
- Once heated through, pour 2 large eggs over the quinoa and stir-fry until the eggs are cooked.
- Return the warm vegetable mixture to the pan. Combine thoroughly.
- Adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
36 g
Sugar
32g
Fat
13g
Carbs
22g