Congee With Napa Cabbage Recipes

CONGEE WITH NAPA CABBAGE

Steps:

• To make the congee, place both kinds of rice in a large pot. Wash the rice 3 times under water, rubbing between your hands. Drain.
• Return the rice to the pot, add the 8 1/2 cups water, cover and bring to a boil. Leave the lid open a crack. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Cook until the rice thickens almost to the consistency of porridge.
• Meanwhile, to make the scallion oil, heat a wok or heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, then the scallions. Cook until the scallions turn brown, about 3 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve. Let cool to room temperature.
• About 7 minutes before the rice is completely cooked, add the bok choy stalks, soy sauce, salt, white pepper and ginger. Mix together thoroughly and bring the congee to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat, add the bok choy leaves and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Turn off the heat, remove the ginger and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the scallion oil, stirring it well into the mixture. Serve hot.

SESAME NOODLES WITH NAPA CABBAGE

Steps:

• Whisk together peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, sherry, vinegar, sugar and red pepper flakes in saucepan.
• In separate pot, cook noodles according to pkg directions.
• Meanwhile, place cabbage in colander over sink.
• Warm sauce over medium-low heat.
• Drain noodles over cabbage in colander to wilt cabbage.
• Transfer noodles and cabbage to serving bowl, add sauce and toss to combine well.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.