Title: Chinuku Jushi (Mixed Rice with Araimo)
Categories: Okinawan, Side dish, Main dish
Yield: 12 Servings

4 c Rice
3 md Araimo (Japanese taro)
1 oz Sengiri daikon; soaked
3 Dried mushrooms; soaked
1 Piece nishime konbu; soaked
1 lb Lean pork; thinly sliced
6 c Chicken broth
1/4 c Soy sauce

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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