Mushrooms Wrapped in Buckwheat

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 Chopped onion
• 2 Cups of mixed mushrooms (cut)
• 1 Tablespoon (or more) of soy sauce
• 2 Chopped garlic cloves
• ½ Teaspoon of Chinese Five-spice powder
• 2 Tablespoon of mirin sauce or rice vinegar
• 1 Cup of buckwheat
• 1 Cup of cooked tofu (optional)
• Chives or other herbs of your choice

Preparation:

1. Heat the wok or a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the olive oil is hot, add the onion and cook until slightly tender.
2. Add the mushrooms and stir. Then add a little soy sauce and let the mushrooms cook until they begin to soften, for 5-8 minutes or more, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the chopped garlic and the five-spice powder and stir. Add the mirin sauce/rice vinegar and reduce the heat.
4. Add the buckwheat and tofu and mix.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and mix the chives or any other fresh herbs you like. Taste, adjust the seasonings and add a little more soy sauce if necessary.

Dra. Mariana Ramos,
BodyConcept Nutritionist