Jasmine rice bowl with beet miso glazed chicken, stir-fried napa cabbage, and sesame lime cucumber

Instructions

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   1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs almost clear. Place it in a saucepan with 480 ml (2 cups) water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to very low heat, and cook for 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.

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   2. While the rice cooks, make the glaze. Blend the cooked beet with the white miso, soy sauce, honey, 15 ml (1 tbsp) rice vinegar, grated ginger, 2 grated garlic cloves, 5 ml (1 tsp) sesame oil, 15 ml (1 tbsp) water, black pepper, and the finely grated zest of the lime until smooth.

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   3. Pat the chicken dry, season lightly with a pinch of salt, and toss it with half of the beet miso glaze. Let it marinate for 10 minutes in a cool spot.

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   4. In a bowl, combine the cucumber with 15 ml (1 tbsp) lime juice, 15 ml (1 tbsp) rice vinegar, 5 ml (1 tsp) sesame oil, half of the sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt. Set aside so the flavors can develop.

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   5. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil and cook the marinated chicken for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring, until browned and fully cooked. The thickest part should reach 74°C/165°F.

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   6. Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining glaze to the skillet, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring, until the chicken is glossy and fully lacquered. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.

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   7. In the same skillet, add the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil. Add the napa cabbage, the remaining chopped garlic clove, half of the scallions, and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.

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   8. Fluff the rice with a fork. Divide the rice among 4 bowls and top with the stir-fried cabbage, glazed chicken, and dressed cucumber.

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   9. Finish each bowl with the remaining scallions, the rest of the sesame seeds, and a few drops of the remaining lime juice. Serve immediately.