Steamed Vegetables With Rice Wine Vinaigrette Recipes

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH RICE-WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine rice-wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and cold water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat, and set rice-wine vinaigrette aside to cool.
• Using a mandoline or a sharp slicing knife, julienne the carrots. Cut the bell peppers into very thin strips. Cut the bok choy on the bias into 1/2-inch-thick strips.
• Fill a large high-sided skillet with 1/2 inch water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Place three small steamer baskets in skillet.
• Arrange carrots in one, bok choy in another, and peppers in the third. Alternatively, use one large steamer; make alternating layers of carrots and bok choy, and top with peppers. Steam vegetables until bright and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Drizzle the vegetables with reserved rice-wine vinaigrette, and serve.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH RICE WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Steam or boil vegetables until tender crisp. Drain and place in a bowl. Whisk all remaining ingredients (except almonds and seeds) together in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and stir to combine. Set aside at room temperature to marry the flavors. When ready to serve, turn vegetables onto a rimmed platter and sprinkle with nuts or seeds and finishing salt.

GRILLED VEGETABLE AND RICE SALAD WITH FISH-SAUCE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For salad:
• Preheat oven to 250°F. Spread out coconut (if using) on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring often, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool on pan.
• Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Brush grill grates with oil. Meanwhile, combine okra, corn, zucchini, chiles, eggplant, and salt in a large bowl; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Grill vegetables (use a grill basket if you have one), turning frequently, until crisp-tender and lightly charred, about 8 minutes. Place chiles in a medium bowl; cover tightly with plastic to let steam for easy peeling. Set chiles aside for dressing.
• Cut corn kernels from cobs; place in a large bowl. Cut zucchini and eggplant into irregular 1" pieces; place in bowl with corn. Trim any tough tops from okra and cut okra in half lengthwise; add to bowl. Set aside.
• For dressing and assembly:
• Peel or scrape off charred skin from chiles and discard. Purée chiles (with seeds) and garlic in a food processor or mash with a mortar and pestle until a coarse paste forms. Add sugar and process or pound until dissolved. Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
• Drizzle dressing over warm vegetables; add herbs and toasted coconut (if using); toss well.
• Scoop steamed rice onto a platter and top with salad.

CHINESE-STYLE STEAMED SEA BASS WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Rinse the fish thoroughly under cold running water; remove any debris from the cavity with a spoon; pat dry. Season the cavity with salt and pepper; stuff with the ginger slices, 4 slices garlic, and the cilantro sprigs. Rub the fish with 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Put the bok choy, mushrooms, two-thirds of the scallions, the remaining garlic, the grated ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Season with pepper, and toss.
• Transfer half of the bok choy mixture to a 9 × 13-inch baking pan; place the fish on top. Top with the remaining bok choy mixture. Whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; drizzle over the fish. Tightly cover the pan with foil.
• Pour water to a depth of 1/4 inch in another 9 × 13-inch baking pan; bring to a boil on top of the stove. Reduce heat; let simmer. Set the pan with the fish on top; steam until cooked through, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a platter; garnish with the remaining scallions and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil.

RICE-WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, and lime juice. While whisking constantly, add oil in a slow, steady stream until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Vinaigrette may be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

STEAMED SPRING VEGETABLES IN WARM LEEK VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the wine, chicken broth and leeks in a medium-size saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the leeks are soft, about 30 minutes. Remove the leeks from the liquid and discard. Increase the heat slightly and cook until the liquid is reduced to i cup, about 5 minutes. Set the pan aside.
• Steam the artichokes until the hearts are tender and the leaves pull out easily, about 40 minutes. Scrape out the chokes. Steam the potatoes until tender, about 25 minutes. Steam the carrots until tender, about 12 minutes. Steam the asparagus until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Steam the morels until softened, about 3 minutes. As the vegetables and potatoes are done, set them aside. When cooled to room temperature, arrange on platters for easy access at the buffet.
• Just before serving, warm the leek liquid over low heat. Whisk in the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and scallion. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the vegetables and potatoes and sprinkle with the mint. Serve immediately at the buffet.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH HOMEMADE PONZU SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce:
• Whisk all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
• For the vegetables:
• Pour 1- inch or more of water in a wok or skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the vegetables in a bamboo or collapsible steamer. Set the steamer over the boiling water, cover, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or just until the vegetables are crisp tender. Serve warm or at room temperature with the sauce.