"Here's the quintessence of Japanese home cooking: an aromatic, protein-rich broth served over rice. Admittedly, Japanese cooking leans heavily on sugar - for a less traditional taste, you could reduce or even omit the sugar...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
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1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon mirin (see Ingredient note)
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2 large egg whites
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1 large egg
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8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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6 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
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Ingredient note Mirin is a low-alcohol rice wine essential to Japanese cooking. Look for it in your supermarket with the Asian or gourmet ingredients. An equal portion of sherry or white wine with a pinch of sugar may be substituted for mirin.