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Oyakodon (親子丼)


5 from 1 review

  • Author: kyriethefoodie
  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Description

Oyakodon is a classic Japanese rice bowl dish featuring tender chicken and onions simmered in a savory dashi broth, topped with lightly beaten eggs and green onions.

*I would not recommend cooking more than 2 servings per pan. If you need to make more than 2, use separate pans. This is to ensure that the heat is distributed evenly when cooking.


Ingredients

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Dashi Ingredients:

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 piece of kombu (dried kelp), about 10 cm (4 inches)
  • 1 cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized pan over medium heat, add the dashi (instructions below), soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
  2. Add the sliced onions and diced chicken pieces. Cook until the chicken is cooked all the way through, about 6-8 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through.
  3. Reduce the heat to low. Pour a little more than 1/2 of the beaten eggs evenly over the chicken and onions, away from the edges of the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until the eggs are just set but still slightly runny. Pour the remaining eggs around the edges and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Carefully spoon the chicken, onions, and egg mixture over the rice. Garnish with green onions.

Dashi Instructions:

  1. Place the kombu in a pot with the water and let it soak for about 30 minutes.
  2. After soaking, heat the water over medium heat. Just before it begins to boil, remove the kombu from the pot.
  3. Once the kombu is removed, bring the water to a boil, then add the katsuobushi. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat and strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the bonito flakes. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to a few days.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2