Firecracker Chicken–Mushroom Rice Bowls

• Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. • Cook, covered, until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

• While rice cooks, trim green beans if necessary. Trim and thinly slice mushrooms (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Peel and mince or grate ginger until you have 1 tsp (2 tsp for 4 servings). Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.

• Once carrots have roasted 10 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven. Carefully toss green beans on empty side of sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. • Return sheet to top rack and roast until veggies are lightly browned and tender, 12-15 minutes.

Rinse shrimp under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Open package of chicken and drain off any excess liquid. Season shrimp or chicken all over with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once pan is hot, add shrimp or chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha (use less if you prefer less heat), 1 TBSP sweet soy glaze, 1 tsp vinegar, and ½ tsp sugar (2 TBSP sweet soy glaze, 2 tsp vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar for 4 servings). (Be sure to measure the vinegar—we sent more!) • Add water 1 tsp at a time until sauce reaches a drizzling consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve.

• Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy, 5-7 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium; stir in minced ginger, scallion whites, garlic powder, and a drizzle of oil. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. • Remove pan from heat and stir in remaining sweet soy glaze until mushrooms are evenly coated. Cover to keep warm.

Use pan used for shrimp or chicken here.