World Flavors Cookbook

Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Bowl)

A classic Japanese soul food bowl featuring tender chicken and onions simmered in a dashi-soy broth, topped with silky scrambled eggs.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup dashi stock
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 cups hot cooked rice
• Mitsuba or green onion for garnish

Instructions

1. Mix dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small pan.
2. Add onion and chicken; simmer over medium heat until chicken is cooked through.
3. Drizzle beaten eggs over the mixture and cook until just set but still slightly runny.
4. Slide the mixture onto bowls of hot rice.
5. Garnish with mitsuba or green onion.