Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/2 leek (white and pale green parts only), cut lengthwise into thin strips
  • 1 carrot, peeled, shredded into thin strips with vegetable peeler
  • 1 zucchini, trimmed, cut into long matchstick-size strips
  • 4 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed, cut into thin strips
  • 12 snow peas, trimmed, halved lengthwise
  • 3 cups cold cooked brown rice (about 1 cup uncooked)
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce*
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon (or more) chili paste*
  • Chopped green onions
  • *Oyster sauce and chili paste are available at Asian markets and in the Asian section of some supermarkets.

Method

  • Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Add next 5 ingredients and stir-fry until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add rice and toss to combine.
  • Add oyster sauce, water and chili paste and stir-fry until sauce is evenly distributed and mixture is heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Mound in large bowl.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.