My most aspirational warm and colorful winter dish? Purple rice. A popular dish in many Asian countries, purple rice is a type of rice known for the its deep purple color. The deep hue comes from the rice's high amount of anthocyanin, the antioxidant pigment also found in blueberries and blackberries.
I always mean to buy purple rice but my kitchen is small so I don't have space for a lot of things, let alone another bag of rice. That got me on a search to find ways to dress up white rice in a way that is colorful, flavorful and nourishing with the ingredients I have in my kitchen.
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? The secret is … adding a Japanese purple sweet potato, AKA Okinawa sweet potato! Why? ??? As highlighted in Netflix’s Live to 100, Japanese purple sweet potatoes are a powerful longevity food and a key part of the Okinawan diet. Their purple color comes from anthocyanins, antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties that support heart and brain health. Regular consumption of these antioxidants has been linked to a lower risk of chronic illnesses, including heart disease and certain cancers. This simple addition not only adds a creamy, mildly sweet flavor but also boosts the health benefits of your rice, making it a wholesome choice for the whole family. How? ??? Simply wash and scrub the Japanese purple sweet potato clean, then add it to the rice cooker with your rice and cook as normal—there’s no need to add extra water. I use the “white rice” or “quick cook” setting on my Zojirushi rice cooker. If you prefer, you can peel the skin off beforehand. Mama’s Tip: Use a small to medium, uniform-width sweet potato for even cooking. It should be soft and easy to mix into the rice. #japanesesweetpotato #okinawafood #purplefood #sweetpotato #sweetpotatoes #rice #ricelover #ricecooker #healthycooking #cookinghacks
♬ Itsumo Nandodemo (Spirited Away) - Aun J-Classic OrchestraEat the purple sweet potato rice as a side dish, add a fried egg on top for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or use the vibrant grain to level up your rice bowl. No matter what you choose, you're set for so many good hearty (and pretty!) winter meals.
How to Make Purple Sweet Potato Rice
Wash and scrub one small-to-medium size Japanese purple sweet potato. Wash and rinse the rice and add to the bowl of an electric rice cooker. Nestle the sweet potato into the rice and cook using the white rice or quick cook setting on your rice cooker. Once fully cooked, break the potato into smaller pieces right in the rice cooker using a rice paddle or spoon. Stir the potato into the rice and serve.
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