Kosher salt
3 Tbs. soy sauce
1 Tbs. rice vinegar
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
5 Tbs. peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger (see How to grate ginger)
Pinch crushed red chile flakes
6 oz. fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, cleaned, and thinly sliced
2 Tbs. dry sherry (or dry white wine)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
10 oz. spinach, stemmed, washed, and coarsely chopped
1 lb. dried orzo
2 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds (optional)
1 lime, cut into small wedges

Description

We Made A Variation Of This Side Dish When I Worked In The Kitchen At L'Espalier Restaurant In Boston, Where I Learned That Orzo Pairs Wonderfully With Asian Flavors.

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