Oyakodon translates to “Parent-and-Child Donburi” in English.

Oyakodon translates to “Parent-and-Child Donburi” in English.

Author: Calvin Rourke Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: DINNER

Description

Oyakodon is a comforting Japanese dish featuring tender chicken and fluffy eggs over rice, symbolizing the bond between the two ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, sliced
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup dashi broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Green onions, for garnish
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Instructions

  1. 1. In a pan, combine dashi broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
  2. 2. Add sliced onion and chicken to the pan, cooking until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. 3. In a bowl, beat the eggs.
  4. 4. Pour the beaten eggs over the chicken and onion in the pan, cover, and let cook for a few minutes until the eggs are set.
  5. 5. Serve the chicken and egg mixture over warm rice.
  6. 6. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.