Tokyo Rose

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs, skin on
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 sweet potato, cubed
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Flip the chicken thighs and add the sweet potato. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and sweet potato. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Tokyo Rose is an old Japanese dish, usually served as a side dish.
• The name “Tokyo Rose” comes from the fact that the dish is traditionally made with sweet potato, which is referred to as “Rose” in Japan.
• Sake is a type of Japanese rice wine that adds a unique flavor to the dish.
• Mirin is a type of sweet rice wine that adds sweetness and a glossy texture to the sauce.