oyakodon

Japan · East Asia

Short description: Oyakodon is a comforting rice bowl where chicken and egg cook together into a tender topping.
Ingredients: Steamed rice topped with chicken, soft egg, onion, dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and greens.
Cultural note: The appeal is speed and softness: the egg is usually left barely set so it coats the rice below.
Common misconception: The egg is not meant to be a dry omelet; a custardy texture is part of the dish.

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