What is "Oyakodon(chicken and egg on rice)"?
It is a type of bowl of rice topped with chicken meat boiled in dashi (Japanese soup stock), soy sauce, mirin (sweet sake), and other seasonings, then beaten with an egg and served over rice. The name "oyako" comes from the use of chicken meat and egg. It is healthy because it is cooked without extra fat.
Gluten-free
Lactose-free
It is healthy because it is high in protein and low in fat. It is high in carbohydrates and low in vegetables, but if you reduce the amount of rice and have a salad as a side dish, it can be a healthy and nutritionally balanced meal.
Benefits of ”Oyakodon(chicken and egg on rice)”
Chicken leg meat:The part at the base of the leg, fatty and rich. It contains vitamins A and B₂, niacin and iron. It is expected to improve immunity, prevent high blood pressure, and relieve fatigue.
Egg:High quality protein helps keep cells young. They are rich in vitamins, lecithin, which lowers cholesterol levels, and other necessary nutrients. It is expected to improve memory and learning ability, as well as prevent and improve lifestyle-related diseases.
Onion:Allicin contained in onions can be expected to prevent arteriosclerosis, relieve fatigue and improve blood flow.
It is low calorie because it is not fried in oil, but it is rich in nutrients and the broth and egg flavor is strongly delicious. Men, women, children and the elderly all love this dish.
Nutritionally balanced, rich in protein, and healthy.
It is a delicious dish that you will want to eat regularly.
Gas stove cooking
Oyakodon(chicken and egg on rice)
Material/ Serves 2
Chicken leg meat
1(about200～250g）
Onion
1/2
Egg
3
Syouyu
(Soy sauce)
2tbsp
Mirin
(sweet cooking rice wine)
3tbsp
Sugar
1tbsp
Hondashi
(Japanese broth)
1tbsp
Water
100ml
recommend
Kikkoman Smooth Aromatic Soy Sauce, 6.8 Fl Oz
Eden Foods Mirin, Rice Cooking Wine, 10.1 FL oz - 300ml
Step1.Saute chicken thighs and onions.
Step2.Add seasonings and bring to a simmer.
Add soy sauce, mirin, sugar, hondashi and water. Cook until onions are transparent and chicken is cooked through.
Step3.Reduce heat to low and pour over beaten eggs.
Allow to set slightly while mixing lightly.
Finish
Place rice in a bowl and pour over rice.
If you fail to cook
If you fail in cooking and produce food that does not taste good, it is okay.
light in taste.
Cause
・There was too much water.
・There was too little seasoning.
Countermeasures
Add hondashi or soy sauce. Or pour as much soy sauce as you like when you eat it.
The taste is too strong.
Cause
・There was little water.
・Too many seasonings.
・Overcooked.
Countermeasures
・Add water and boil again.
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