Yen Can Cook ~ Oyakodon (Chicken & Egg Bowl)

Oyakodon (親子丼), a classic Japanese Donburi (rice bowl), literally means “Parent-and-Child Donburi” in Japanese, which is a reference to two of the dish’s main ingredients: chicken and egg. The rice bowl is topped with with tender chicken pieces, onion and egg simmered in a flavourful stock. It’s a satisfying comfort food that’s simple and easy to prepare at home, with minimal ingredients, in about 20 minutes.

 

Ingredients (Serve: 4)

4 boneless chicken thigh

4 eggs, beaten

1 onion, sliced

4 servings of cooked rice

Furikake/chopped spring onion for garnishing (optional)

Sauce

230ml Dashi

3 tablespoon soy sauce

3 tablespoon mirin

3 tablespoon sake

3 tablespoon sugar

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Step 1: Pour all ingredients for sauce into a pan then add in sliced onion in single layer then add chicken pieces on top of the onion layer.

Step 2: Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, and let simmer under medium heat. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until chicken pieces change colour. and the onion is tender. Skim off the scum on the surface. 

Step 3: Pour the beaten egg over the chicken and continue cook with lid on until the egg is cooked to your preferred doneness.

Step 4: To serve, place cooked rice in a bowl then place the chicken, onion, egg and sauce on top. 

Step 5: Sprinkle with Furikake/chopped spring onion and serve.

Note: Divide your chicken pieces, sauce mixture, egg and onion into the portions according to your pan size, eg. divide your ingredients into 2 portions if your pan can cook 2 portions in one go. 

 

 

HAPPY COOKING!  #dudukrumahagain #stayhealthy

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