Even in these challenging times, we want to honor mom on her day. If you're thinking about making something easy and light, this is perfect. It's a colorful meal in a bowl with Asian flavors and will brighten up your dinner with very little effort. The only cooking needed is to microwave some rice. Use this recipe as a guideline if you don't have all of the ingredients on hand, just substitute whatever vegetables or cooked meat, even deli meat you have using the proportions given in the recipe. This recipe is so easy, use it to cheer up your family on any day.
The dressing recipe is easy and quick, but you can use a bought ginger or Asian-flavored dressing, too.
Helpful Hints:
_ Napa cabbage is also called Chinese cabbage. Bok choy can be used instead.
_ Use a bowl about 8 inches in diameter. If a large bowl isn't available, arrange the ingredients on a dinner plate.
_ The recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated. Bring it to room temperature and add the dressing before serving.
_ Use the leftover chicken from the rotisserie chicken for another meal or chicken salad.
Countdown:
_ Make dressing and set aside.
_ Prepare all ingredients.
_ Assemble them into the bowls.
Shopping List:
To buy: 1 bottle reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 bottle sesame oil, 1 bottle honey, 1 piece fresh ginger or 1 bottle ground ginger, 1 cucumber, 1 small head napa cabbage, 1 red bell pepper, 1 package frozen or fresh edamame, 1 small rotisserie chicken ({ pound breast meat needed), 1 package microwaveable brown rice, 1 package fresh snow peas, 1 bottle unsalted peanuts, 1 bunch scallions.
