CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO RICE

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Sweet potatoes have served as a great rice extender for many generations in Asia. The softness and sweet taste of the sweet potato gives rice a livelier taste, that's why it is liked by many. Try this sweet potato rice recipe where I've added some meat. You can eat this dish as-is, or serve it with other meat or vegetables.

Provided by Pearl Ishizaki

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup Japanese sushi-style rice
1 cup water
¼ pound ground chicken
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 sweet potato, cubed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put rice in a large bowl and cover with water. Swirl water to rinse the rice, pour into a wire mesh strainer to drain; repeat. Soak clean rice in 1 cup of fresh water for 30 minutes.
  • Mix chicken, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Combine rice and soaking water, chicken, sweet potato, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a microwave pressure cooker. Cover the cooker; cook in microwave at 600W for 10 minutes. Remove the cooker from the microwave; let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Release pressure according cooker manufacturer's instructions. Mix well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.6 calories, Carbohydrate 108.1 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 991.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

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