Sticky-Spicy Shrimp & Mushroom Bowls

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat (medium pot for 4 servings). Add scallion whites and cook, stirring, until softened, 30-60 seconds. • Stir in rice and 3⁄4 cup water (1 1⁄2 cups for 4); bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

• While rice cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, carrots, a pinch of salt and pepper, and as many chili flakes as you like. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are browned and mushrooms are slightly crispy, 5-6 minutes. • Add sesame seeds and cook, stirring, until lightly golden and fragrant, 1-2 minutes more. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

• Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid; season with a large pinch of salt and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for veggies over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.

Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Swap in shrimp for chicken.

• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together sweet soy glaze, Sriracha, half the cornstarch, and 1/3 cup water (all the cornstarch and 2/3 cup water for 4 servings). • Once chicken is done cooking, reduce heat to low and add sauce mixture. Cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened and chicken is well coated, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat and stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4).