Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice)

Hi, I'm Mendy, the creator of @mendy.tan on Instagram, where I share easy recipes designed for everyday home cooks. My content focuses on using the simplest ingredients and steps while still delivering delicious, satisfying results. I love showing that great-tasting food doesn't have to be complicated, and my goal is to make cooking more approachable and enjoyable for everyone.

Today I introduce you to my Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice) recipe prepared with Tefal POP Rice Cookers.



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Serves: 3-4 pax

Comfort Food

A comforting Japanese rice bowl with chicken, eggs and onion simmered in a savoury sauce, made entirely in a rice cooker. A warm, satisfying one-pot meal with minimal steps.

  • Ingredients

    280g/1 ½ cup White Rice
    260g Water
    ½ tbsp Dashi/Chicken Stock Powder
    260g Boneless Chicken
    ½ Onion
    1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
    ½ tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
    2 tbsp Mirin
    1 tsp Sugar
    ½ tbsp Oil
    ¼ tsp Salt
    2 Eggs
    ½ stalk Spring Onion

  • Preparation

    1. Marinate boneless chicken with dashi/chicken stock powder, salt, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, mirin, sugar, onion and oil for at least 15 minutes
    2. Place washed rice and water into the rice cooker
    3. Add marinated chicken and onion
    4. Close the lid and select "White Rice" function
    5. Beat eggs to 70-80% mixed with some egg white showing
    6. Open the lid really fast and pour in the beaten eggs. Close the lid and wait for 5 minutes
    7. Garnish the rice with some chopped spring onion and serve!

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Oyakodon is a comforting Japanese rice bowl made with chicken, eggs and onions simmered in a savoury sauce. In this version, the whole process is simplified by making it entirely in a rice cooker, so you can enjoy this classic dish with minimal steps.

It's an easy, one-pot meal that's warm, satisfying and perfect for a quick home-cooked meal.

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