**Oyako Donburi: A Classic Japanese Dish of Chicken, Eggs, and Rice**
Oyako donburi is a traditional Japanese dish that is both comforting and delicious. It consists of a bowl of rice topped with a savory mixture of chicken, eggs, and onions, simmered in a sweet and savory sauce. The dish is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, and it has since become a popular dish in homes and restaurants throughout Japan. This versatile dish can be easily customized to suit different tastes, and it is often served with a variety of toppings, such as green onions, nori (dried laver), and aonori (dried green laver). In this article, we will provide you with two different recipes for oyako donburi: a classic recipe and a vegetarian version. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are readily available. So, whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you can enjoy this delicious and authentic Japanese dish in the comfort of your own home.
OYAKO DONBURI - A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE DISH
Here is a traditional japanese dish that I consider "comfort food". It is also a favorite dish in Hawaii. Whenever I make this and sit down to cuddle up with my bowl of Oyako Donburi, I am totally embraced with memories of my mom's love. Oyako means - mother and child, so goes to say, chicken and egg. Donburi means - rice...
Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. IMPORTANT NOTE: The bamboo shoot is optional as quite a few people find the aroma and taste objectionable.
- 2. Prepare your shiitake mushrooms by soaking it in water, it must be reconstituted. The amount of time differs, but when it becomes pliable then squeeze the excess water out and slice it thinly.
- 3. Cut your chicken thigh or breast into bite size pieces, take off the skin and also try to cut off the fat.
- 4. In a large deep skillet pan add the dashi or chicken broth, shoyu, water, mirin, sugar. On medium high heat, boil to dissolve the sugar.
- 5. Add your chicken pieces, sliced round onions, sliced shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, let simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6. Add slightly beaten eggs in the center of the pan and let simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes, it really depends how cooked you want the eggs to be.
- 7. Turn off the heat and sprinkle some green onions over the egg and slightly mix everything together. Put your hot rice in a bowl and spoon your Oyako Donburi over the rice. Yummmmm . . . enjoy!
EASY OYAKO DONBURI RECIPE
Easy Oyako Donburi Recipe... oh how I love you. The sweet and salty taste of the donburi is the one of my most favorite recipes from very own retired chef (i.e. father-in-law).
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat. Saute chicken strips and onion for about 8 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Stir in the chicken broth, and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the sugar, soy sauce and salt. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add (by sprinkling in) half of the green onions. Make sure the green onions are spread out evenly.
- Pour beaten eggs on the chicken mixture. Simmer until the eggs are thoroughly cooked, about 8 minutes. Serve on top of the recently-made rice. Cut Nori into thin slices and spread throughout the dish.
OYAKO DONBURI
This is a popular (at least in Hawaii) Japanese dish which is often served at restaurants in individual bowls. Oyako means mother and child, hence the main ingredients, chicken and eggs.
Provided by KIKUKAT
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken strips and onion until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off as much liquid as possible.
- Stir in the chicken broth, and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and carrot, and let simmer for a few minutes before stirring in the sugar, soy sauce and salt. Simmer for 3 more minutes. Sprinkle in half of the green onions, stirring gently. Pour beaten eggs over the chicken mixture, and simmer until the eggs are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve over Japanese sticky rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 281.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1349.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
OYAKO DONBURI
This is an authentic Japanese Chicken recipe that is served with your choice of rice. This recipe came from a cookbook presented to me - "CANADIAN JAPANESE COOKERY, 1983.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Japanese
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, add chicken, peas, green onions and dashi.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
- Add shoyu, sugar, ajinomoto and mirin; mix to blend.
- Add the eggs, mix to combine and bring to boil.
- Turn off heat and place cover on saucepan.
- Eggs should not be overcooked.
- Toast nori lightly either over a flame or on stove element.
- Crumble nori into pieces with your fingers and place in a bowl.
- Fill rice bowls with rice and pour chicken and egg mixture over top generously.
- Sprinkle with crumbled nori.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.3, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 369, Sodium 980.9, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 25.1
SIMPLE OYAKO DONBURI (OYAKODON)
This is a very simple way to make Japanese oyako donburi. The name literally means "parent and child", referring to the main ingredients, chicken and egg. This version of the recipe came from a magazine put out by CLAIR, a Japanese governmental agency, and although contains a couple of specialty Japanese ingredients, these may be substituted.
Provided by howcheng
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Finely chop the green onion.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce and mirin for at least 10 minutes. If you don't have mirin, you can use sake and 1/4 tsp sugar. If you don't have sake, dry sherry can be used as well.
- In another bowl, break the eggs. Divide the yolks into halves. Stir the eggs, but do not fully blend them.
- In a saucepan, heat the dashi (substitute with chicken broth) to a boil. Add the chicken and cook quickly, stirring constantly.
- When the chicken is fully cooked, add the green onions and eggs in a circular motion. Roughly stir the mixture.
- In the traditional Japanese recipe, you would turn off the heat when the eggs are half-cooked and then place the pot on a cold wet towel (to keep the eggs from cooking any further), but they don't worry about salmonella poisoning over there, so I prefer to fully cook the eggs.
- Serve on steamed rice and garnish with nori to taste.
Tips:
- Choose the right ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Look for plump, juicy chicken thighs, and fresh, colorful vegetables.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and vegetables, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make the dish watery.
- Use a well-seasoned pan: A well-seasoned pan will help to prevent the chicken and vegetables from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned pan, you can grease it with a little oil before cooking.
- Cook the chicken and vegetables until they are tender: Don't rush the cooking process. Make sure the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender before you add the eggs.
- Use a good quality eggs: It is important to use a good quality eggs. This can make the dish taste better and can also make it easier to cook.
- Serve immediately: Oyako donburi is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the eggs are still runny and the dish is hot and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Oyako donburi is a delicious and hearty Japanese dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give oyako donburi a try. You won't be disappointed!
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