Bok-Choy and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry

I love, love, love bok-choy, and think that it is an excellent addition to nearly any stir-fry. One of my recent Greener Grocer Fresh Market Bags featured baby bok-choy plus a great stir-fry recipe that I tried and though was really delicious. Enjoy!
Bok-Choy and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry
½ lb. shiitake mushrooms, washd, stemmed, and sliced
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 head bok choy; washed and chopped into 1-inch pieces (use the whole bok-choy, leaves and all)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch green onions, chopped (both green and white parts)
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
2 Tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Salt to taste
8 oz. oriental noodles (such as buckwheat soba noodles), cooked
2 Tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Sauté the mushrooms for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, bok choy, peppers, green onions, sesame oil, mirin, soy sauce, and salt. Stir-fry until the bok choy and peppers are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the cooked noodles and mix. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.


