Japanese rice with beef and cheese
Description
Taco rice, or "Takoraisu" as it's known in Japan, is a popular dish invented in Okinawa in the 1960s. A chef took the taco flavor—popular among American military personnel stationed in Okinawa—and combined it with rice, a staple of the Okinawan diet. Since then, this dish has become one of Okinawa's most famous and beloved specialties.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Mince the garlic. Chop the onion. Finely slice the lettuce and tomatoes. Grate the Mozzarella cheese. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, and sauté until soft.
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Step 2
2. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until done. As soon as the meat is cooked, add soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat until the liquid has slightly reduced.
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Step 3
3. Place 1/2 to 1 cup of steamed rice on each plate. Top with the ground beef, then add chopped lettuce leaves, sliced tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, salsa, and finish with a spoonful of sour cream on top.