Flavorful Sweet Potato and Pork Rice Casserole (Sotbap)
Flavorful Sweet Potato and Pork Rice Casserole (Sotbap)
Seasonal Delicacy: Sweet Potato and Pork Rice Casserole Recipe
This nutritious rice casserole is made with plenty of sweet potatoes, which are at their peak sweetness this season, and flavorful pork. It’s a hearty and delicious meal all on its own. Perfect as a special dish that’s both simple and impressive.
Main Ingredients- 4 cups rice
- 5 sweet potatoes (medium-sized)
- 100g pork (for bulgogi or ground pork)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 stalk green onion
- A pinch of black sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s make a delicious rice casserole using seasonal sweet potatoes. Here is a recipe for a nutritious and flavorful sweet potato rice casserole.
Step 2
First, rinse the rice under running water two to three times until the water runs clear. Drain the rice in a sieve to remove excess water. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Then, cut them into slightly thick, bite-sized pieces, about 1.5-2cm thick, or into strips so they don’t get too mushy when cooked.
Step 3
Place the washed rice in your rice cooker pot and add water according to your usual rice-cooking ratio. (For 4 cups of rice, it’s recommended to use slightly less water than usual.) Select the ‘Cook’ or ‘White Rice’ setting on your rice cooker and cook for 10 minutes. Once the rice starts to boil, arrange the cut sweet potatoes evenly over the rice. After adding the sweet potatoes, switch the cooker to ‘Warm’ mode or reduce the heat to low and let it steam for 10 minutes. Steaming sufficiently is crucial for the sweet potatoes to become tender.
Step 4
While the rice is steaming, marinate the pork. In a bowl, combine the pork with 2 Tbsp soy sauce and 1 Tbsp butter. Mix well to marinate. Adding butter will make the pork more tender and savory. Heat a pan over medium-low heat, add the marinated pork, and stir-fry until it’s golden brown. Be careful not to burn the pork as you cook it.
Step 5
Once the steaming is complete, open the rice cooker to reveal the tender sweet potatoes and rice. Now, arrange the stir-fried pork nicely on top of the rice. The combination of pork and sweet potatoes looks very appetizing.
Step 6
For the garnish, finely chop the green onion after washing it. Sprinkle a generous amount of the chopped green onion over the rice. The fresh aroma of the green onion enhances the overall flavor of the casserole.
Step 7
Your delicious sweet potato and pork rice casserole, with its delightful blend of sweet potatoes and savory pork, is now ready! Each grain of rice is infused with the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and the umami of the pork, making it truly delicious.
Step 8
Finally, sprinkle some black sesame seeds on top for an extra nutty flavor and visual appeal, making your rice casserole even more inviting. Enjoy this warm rice with kimchi or simple side dishes!
