Chinuku jushi (mixed rice with araimo)
12 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | cups | Rice |
| 3 | mediums | Araimo (Japanese taro) |
| 1 | ounce | Sengiri daikon; soaked |
| 3 | Dried mushrooms; soaked | |
| 1 | Piece nishime konbu; soaked | |
| 1 | pounds | Lean pork; thinly sliced |
| 6 | cups | Chicken broth |
| ¼ | cup | Soy sauce |
Directions
Wash and drain rice 30 minutes before cooking. Cook araimo in water to cover until done, peel and dice. Squeeze daikon dry; cut into strips. Remove stems from mushrooms; sliver caps. Cut konbu lengthwise; then into fine strips. In a saucepan, add pork, daikon, mushrooms, and konbu; cook for a few minutes. Stir in chicken broth and soy sauce. Cover and bring to a boil; lower heat and cook for 15 minutes. Add rice, cover, bring again to a boil; lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add araimo, cook for 5 more minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.
Demonstrated by BEA SHIMABUKURO of Hui Makaala OKINAWAN RECIPES - SEPTEMBER 1995 Reprinted with permission from: The Electric Kitchen & Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
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