Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups instant brown rice
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 12 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 large egg
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into half inch pieces
  • 6 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Method

  • Prepare rice according to the package directions.
  • Pour broth into a heavy medium saucepan, along with the sugar, soy sauce and mirin.
  • (an equal portion of sherry or white wine and a pinch of sugar may be substituted) Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir egg whites and whole egg in small bowl until just mixed.
  • Add chicken to the simmering broth.
  • Gently pour in the egg mixture, without stirring.
  • Sprinkle scallions on top.
  • When the egg starts to firm up, after about 3 minutes, stir it with chopsticks or a knife.
  • (the chicken will be cooked by now) Divide the rice among 4 deep soup bowls and top with chicken mixture.