Sesame-Ginger Forbidden Rice Bowl

INGREDIENTS

150 g

shiitake mushrooms - $2.15

3 1/2 tbsp

soy sauce or tamari, divided - $0.18

2 1/2 tbsp

rice vinegar, divided - $0.27

1 tsp

sugar – $0.02

1 tsp

sesame oil - $0.11

baby bok choy, sliced in half lengthwise - $0.54

medium carrot, in matchsticks - $0.06

1/4

of a small cabbage, shredded - $0.57

50 g

bean sprouts - $0.25

6 tbsp

tahini - $0.90

6 tbsp

warm water - $0.00

2 tsp

sambal oelek (or sriracha) – $0.27

30 g

chunk of ginger, peeled and minced (about 2 ½ tablespoons) - $0.15

1 clove

garlic, minced - $0.08

3 cups

cooked forbidden rice (from 1 cup dried) - $0.70

green onion, sliced (optional) - $0.10

1 tsp

sesame seeds (optional) - $0.07