How to Make Authentic Japanese Oyakodon

August 10, 2017

Oyako-don literally means “parent and child” as it is made with chicken and eggs. Making oyakodon, dashi plays a very important part!  With dashi in it, you can cook proper Japanese Oyakodon!

Oyakodon for 1

Method

Slice the onion and carrots and put them in the small pan or small pot with all the ingredients that are marked with: ★. Boil it for 2 minutes and then add the chicken. Boil for an extra 3 minutes. Add the egg and turn off the hob. Put the lid on the pan and cook until the egg cooks slightly. It should be only slightly firm.