Oyakodon (親子丼) is a traditional Japanese comfort food with that great umami flavor made from chicken and eggs over rice. You will find Oyakodon all over Japan and in most Japanese restaurants around the world. Thanks to it’s simple recipe it has become a staple of Japanese home cooking.The name Oyakodon literally means chicken and eggs over a bowl of rice. Oyako translates to “parent and child” referring to the chicken and egg. Don, short for donburi, refers to the type of deep bowl that is used for okyakodon. Or oyako donburi. Donburi also refers to these types of dishes that use a deep bowl of rice with other ingredients on top. Other examples include katsudon and gyudon.Oyakodon combines tender chicken thighs with fresh eggs, and an umami rich, dashi based sauce poured over a bowl of fluffy white rice. It is easy to make and will surely be a hit in your home.Thanks for watching this Cooking Japanese recipe for Oyakodon. We are so honored to teach you how to cook Japanese food and look forward to hearing how your dishes turn out. Reading your comments give us the motivation to continue sharing our recipes. We hope you enjoy. Arigatou!IngredientsGreen Onion (Negi) 30gOnion 80gBoneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs 200gDashi 3/4 cupSugar 1tbsSake 2 tbsSoy Sauce 2 tbsMirin 2 tbsEggs 4#cookingjapanese #oyakodon #dondubri
