Spelt with sesame and bok choy Recipe

Name: Spelt with sesame and bok choy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 cups water; 1 pinch salt; 1 ½ cups whole spelt; 1 12 lbs bok choy, chopped into 1 inch pieces; 1 ½ tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin julienne strips; 8 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; ¼ cup chopped toasted cashews

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
1 pinch salt
1 ½ cups whole spelt
1 12 lbs bok choy, chopped into 1 inch pieces
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin julienne strips
8 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
¼ cup chopped toasted cashews

1
Preparation: In a saucepan, heat one tablespoon of the canola or corn oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, and saute for five minutes or until the onion softens.
3
Add the three cups water and a pinch of salt, and bring the water to a boil.
4
Add the spelt, turn the heat to low, and cover the pan.
5
Simmer for 45 minutes.
6
In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, three tablespoons of water, the rice wine, and cornstarch.
7
About ten minutes before the spelt is done, heat a wok or large skillet (preferably non-stick) with the remaining tablespoon of canola or corn oil over medium heat.
8
Add the minced garlic and bok choy and turn the heat to high.
9
Stir for for two to three minutes, then add the red pepper and the soy-cornstarch mixture.
10
Cover the pan, turn the heat back down to medium, and simmer the vegetables for eight minutes.
11
Stir the vegetables, and add the tofu and the sesame oil.
12
Toss gently.
13
Spoon the spelt onto the plates, then spoon the choy- tofu mixture over the grain.
14
Sprinkle the plates with the chopped cashews, and serve.

183

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons corn oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 3 cups water, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Spelt with sesame and bok choy falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spelt with sesame and bok choy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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