Comments on: Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

By: Gary Pagano

Gary Pagano — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 23:47:12 +0000

In Japan many people garnish with Mitsuba (A Japanese herb usually referred to as Japanese parsley) and use Sansho (Called Japanese Pepper) to sprinkle on the Oyakudon before serving. Sansho, Japanese prickly Ash tree, is related to Szechuan Pepper corns and adds a mild numbing, tingling sensation to the tongue. The taste is aromatic, almost citrusy, and it compliments the egg and Chicken so well. Oyako refers to “Mother and Child” (the Chicken and the egg) and is a popular lunchtime and easy meal. One of my favorites.

Just a note: You should change your photo to show the eggs set with the chicken. I think it makes people question if the recipe is correct. Great article.

By: Kathy Mueller

Kathy Mueller — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 02:14:32 +0000

Thank you! I have been looking for a recipe like this. I remembered something I loved. It had been oh so many years I couldn’t remember. What was missing the eggs! A spice too. I have MS, it messes with my memory, gets things a tiny bit jumbled or lost. I used to joke that I wish I could defragg my brain put all the files lined up again. But than I wouldn’t have the fun of finding new recipes to keep things from getting dull. Love your site. Will be making this in a few days.
Thank you again
Kathy

By: kevin

kevin — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:47:15 +0000

K&B by the Sea: I love the addition of the chili paste and a fried egg is always welcome!

By: K&B by the Sea

K&B by the Sea — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:09:24 +0000

Made this for supper tonight, and it was really good! Just made two small changes: I added about 1 tbsp of hot chili paste to the broth, and I divided the eggs – two scrambled and poured onto the broth, and two fried and put on top of each bowl.

By: kevin

kevin — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 12:50:50 +0000

The eggs in the recipe are ALL FULLY COOKED! In Japan rice bowls are sometimes topped with raw egg yolks and I have shown this in one photo; it is completely optional. The FDA recommends using pasteurized eggs if eating them raw; I have added a link.

By: dkscully

dkscully — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 11:40:52 +0000

It is an egg yolk... last line under the photo and before the recipe is:

"Top with an extra egg yolk!"

It won't kill you, but you can always leave it out.

By: Otel

Otel — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 05:14:40 +0000

This is very sweet Thank you

By: chpsusan

chpsusan — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 03:21:05 +0000

Funny this recipe caught my eye and looks yummy as well but I am with you guys. It is a raw egg??? right???

By: Jo

Jo — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 23:13:21 +0000

Looks like a raw egg to me too.

By: ultimutt pet sitting

ultimutt pet sitting — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 22:27:24 +0000

i think that is a canned peach used for garnish