LC LUNCH Gochujang Shrimp and Forbidden Rice by gweneris

Ingredients

1 cup Forbidden rice (black) 3-4 T. Gochujang 1 T. Avocado oil 1 red pepper, cut in 1 inch pieces 6 scallions, cut in 2 inch pieces, pale pieces halved lengthwise 3 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz. Napa cabbage, 2 inch pieces 1 bunch broccolini, stems sliced, and tops in florets 1 lb. Large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/3 cup basil, chopped

Instructions

Cook the rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together gochujang and two cups warm water to dissolve. Get oil and large straight-sided saucepan on medium. Add pepper and cook, tossing, 3 minutes. Increase heat to high, add scallions and garlic, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add cabbage and cook, tossing, 1 minute. Stir in gochujang broth and bring to a study simmer. Layer broccolini on top of cabbage mixture, then scatter shrimp on top of that. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Flip shrimp and simmer, covered, until shrimp are opaque throughout and broccolini is just tender. 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in basil and serve over rice, top with basil leaves if desired.

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