Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1
Japanese comfort food: Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)
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Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
4 cups water
4 skinless , boneless chicken thighs , cut into small pieces
1 onion , cut in half and sliced
2 cups dashi stock , made with dashi powder
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons mirin ( Japanese rice wine )
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4 eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
554
Sugar
16g
Fat
14g
Oyakodon is a classic Japanese dish that translates to "parent and child rice bowl", as it features both chicken (parent) and egg (child). This dish is a popular comfort food in Japan that can be found in many restaurants and home kitchens. The hearty dish pairs well with rice and makes for a quick and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Rinse 2 cups of jasmine rice under cold water and place it in a rice cooker with 4 cups of water. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
2.In a medium-sized saucepan, add 2 cups of dashi stock, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of mirin, and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar. Mix well and bring to a boil.
3.Once the sauce starts to boil, add in sliced onions and chicken thighs. Let it simmer over medium-high heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
4.Crack 4 eggs into the saucepan and cover with a lid. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the eggs are fully cooked.
5.Serve the chicken and egg mixture over the cooked rice and garnish with green onions, if desired.

PROS

Oyakodon is a quick and easy dish to make for a comforting meal.

The sweet and savory sauce pairs well with rice and the soft-boiled egg adds creaminess to the dish.

Chicken is also a lean source of protein.

CONS

This dish contains a moderate amount of sodium due to the soy sauce and dashi stock.

Additionally, the brown sugar adds calories and sugar to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Oyakodon contains lean protein from the chicken and eggs, which can help maintain muscle mass and aid in muscle repair.
The dish also contains complex carbohydrates from the jasmine rice, which provides sustained energy.
Dashi stock has also been linked to improved gut health and digestion.

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