Oyakodon
Oyakodon
Oyakodon is one of Japan's most beloved donburi rice bowl dishes, combining chicken and egg in a light dashi broth seasoned with soy sauce and mirin, cooked together briefly in a small pan until the egg is just set, then poured over a bowl of freshly steamed rice. The name means parent and child bowl, a gentle reference to the combination of chicken and egg in the same dish, a piece of naming that perfectly captures the warm, domestic character of the food itself. It is quick enough for a weeknight dinner, satisfying enough for a weekend meal and consistently one of the most ordered dishes in Japanese family restaurants.
The technique for oyakodon is simple but specific. The chicken is simmered briefly in the seasoned broth in an individual oyakodon pan, a small, shallow, round pan of around 18 cm with a long handle, until just cooked through. Beaten egg is then poured over in two additions: the first sets around the chicken, the second is added and the pan removed from the heat immediately while the egg is still slightly fluid. This two-step approach produces the characteristic combination of set and just-liquid egg that defines a well-made oyakodon. Cooking it in a large pan rather than the individual size makes portion control harder and the timing less precise.
The individual oyakodon pan is the most important piece of equipment in this collection, and a good stainless or aluminium model heats quickly and cleans easily. Donburi bowls for serving, deep enough to hold a generous mound of rice and a full portion of the topping, complete the setup. A rice cooker or good saucepan for the rice, and a ladle for portioning, round out the essentials.
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The Oyako Frying Pan, small Japanese pan designed for making oyakodon. Compact size and pour spout allow the egg and chicken mixture to slide directly over rice in a single motion. Artisan Manufacturer Yoshikawa Cookware (Est. 1946) Traditional Vessel Typology...
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This Japanese microwave rice cooker lets you cook perfect fluffy white rice in under 15 minutes without a dedicated rice cooker. Compact, BPA-free, and easy to clean. Includes 1 rice cooker + measuring cup Dimensions 14 × H14 × 13.6...
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Nami Donburi bowls with lids, a set of two with the wave Nami pattern in blue and white porcelain. Ideal for rice bowls, donburi, or noodle dishes. Includes 2 bowls + 2 matching lids, 545g each Dimensions 15 × H10.5...
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Ramen Plastic Bowls are durable Japanese-style plastic ramen bowls with a classic restaurant aesthetic - lightweight, heat-resistant, and perfect for everyday family ramen nights at a practical price point. In the Box Set of 4 Japanese Utility Bowls Color Traditional...
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Renge Spoons Tetsu, a set of wide, flat-bowled renge spoons in 18-8 stainless steel with a dark Tetsu finish. The classic Japanese soup spoon for ramen, wonton soup, and noodle dishes, made unbreakable. Includes 5 spoons, 17.7cm length each Material...
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Mirin Sauce, Japanese sweet rice wine that adds gentle sweetness and a beautiful glaze to teriyaki, simmered dishes, and sauces. An essential element alongside soy and sake. Contents 500 ml Origin Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Browse also: gyudon tools, sukiyaki...
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Authentic Japanese Pantry Staples | Premium Aonori Green Seaweed Powder Unlock the rich, earthy depth of traditional Japanese street food right from your home spice rack! Aonori (dried green laver seaweed flakes) is a universally beloved finishing seasoning celebrated for...
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Aka Ramen spoons, a set of four wide-bowl spoons in deep red ABS plastic (BPA-free). Light, durable and perfect for a traditional Japanese ramen table setting. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN 🇯🇵 In the Box Set of 4 Japanese...
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Agozuke Ramen Spoons (set of 4) are wide-bowl ceramic spoons with a textured Agozuke surface finish, a Japanese artisan glaze treatment that gives each spoon a distinctive handmade feel. In the Box Set of 4 Japanese Ceramic Spoons Length 6.3"...
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Tsuyu Sauce, concentrated Japanese dashi broth seasoned with soy and mirin. The all-purpose sauce base for soba, udon, tempura dipping, and gyudon rice bowls. Dilute and use endlessly. Contents 500ml Origin Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Browse also: gyudon tools, udon...
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Ichimi Togarashi, pure Japanese dried red chili pepper flakes. Straightforward, clean heat without additional spices. The essential single-chili seasoning for udon, gyudon, and hot-pot. Product Typology Ichimi Togarashi (一味唐辛子: Premium Coarse-Ground Pure Red Chili Pepper) Primary Pairing Ramen, udon, soba...
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Shichimi Togarashi, classic Japanese seven-spice blend. Fragrant, complex chili mix with red chili, sansho pepper, citrus peel, sesame, nori, and ginger. The all-purpose Japanese table spice. Product Typology Shichimi Togarashi (七味唐辛子: Traditional Seven-Flavor Chili Seasoning) Signature Flavor Profile Aromatic, complex,...