1sprigCilantro - leaves finely choppedReserve sime leaves for garnish
2eaScallions - sliced
1eaJalapeno - slicedRed preferred
1eaLimes, juiced
1/4cupSoy sauce - low sodium
2tspAgave nectar
For the vegetable stir fry
1tbspCanola oil
1tbspDark sesame oil
1/4eaYellow bell pepper - chopped
1/4eaOrange bell pepper - chopped
1/4eaBroccoli florets
1/2eaRed onion - sliced
1/4cupRed cabbage - sliced
1/4cupBaby corn
1pnSea salt
1pnBlack Pepper
1eaGarlic cloves, minced
1tspGinger - minced
To serve
Steamed rice
Instructions
For the chicken
Slice the chicken breast, season well and fry in a small skillet until cooked through then set aside.
To roast the mushrooms
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Toss all mushroom ingredients together in a bowl then spread the seasoned mushrooms out evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 30m minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.
Prepare the rice
Prepare the steamed rice as you normally would. Start early if using a steamer or wait until serving time if using microwave packet.
Prepare the mushrooms herbage
Toss all ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl until everything is well combined. Add the reserved mushrooms and gently toss again.
Time to stir fry
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. When skillet is hot, add both kinds of oil and tilt pan to spread oil evenly around. Add all veggies to the skillet except for the garlic and ginger. Keep vegetables moving in pan. Add pinch of salt and pepper. Add the garlic and ginger. Add the pre-cooked chicken (if using) Continue to stir vegetables and shake pan for 3-5 minutes. Add mushroom herbage bowl contents to skillet, and stir fry for another 3 minutes, keeping everything moving.
To serve
Place the rice in a shallow serving bowl then spoon the stir fry over the top of the rice and garnish with the reserved fresh herbs.