Wednesday, February 25, 2015

GOOD TASTE: Japanese Eggplant, Shitake Mushroom & Bok Choy Stir Fry



Today I’m sharing a delicious and nutritious recipe with you. If you like stir fry and Szechwan flavoring, you’ll love this vegetable stir fry.

Japanese Eggplant Shitake Mushroom Bok Choy Stir FryYou can use any variety of vegetable for this dish and even add chicken, beef, shrimp or pork to it.


Japanese Eggplant Shitake Mushroom Bok Choy Stir FryMy main ingredients are Japanese Eggplant which is a longer narrower eggplant than the typical globe variety. I also used delicious Shitake Mushrooms and Bok Choy.


Japanese Eggplant Shitake Mushroom Bok Choy Stir FryJapanese eggplant has fewer seeds, a thinner skin and a less bitter flavor than the larger globe eggplant.


Japanese Eggplant Shitake Mushroom Bok Choy Stir FryThe Shitake mushrooms are bursting with flavor and they’re my absolute favorite type of mushroom. Sorry Portabella. The one ingredient that is less familiar but is gaining popularity lately is Bok Choy. Most people have had it in Chinese food but it’s becoming more mainstream and popular due to it’s low calorie yet rich source of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.

Combine these three vegetables into a stir fry and you have one amazing dish. Want to make it? Here’s the recipe.


Japanese Eggplant Shitake Mushroom Bok Choy Stir Fry


Japanese Eggplant Shitake Mushroom Bok Choy Stir FryServe it straight out of the wok, piping hot. Believe me, I was eating and taking these pictures at the same time.
Japanese Eggplant Shitake Mushroom Bok Choy Stir FryToast up some sesame seeds to sprinkle on top. I used black sesame seeds but the regular type is fine. Grab some chop sticks and enjoy!


Japanese Eggplant Shitake Mushroom Bok Choy Stir Fry


Thanks so much for stopping by.







2 comments :

  1. This looks so yummy! My family is going to love this!

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  2. Carolyn,
    Thanks for this recipe! I've added it to the Farm Fresh Feasts Visual Recipe Index by Ingredient, a resource for folks like me who love to eat from the farm share. Both the Bok Choy and the Eggplant pages!
    I appreciate your help in making this index better!

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