Living Alone in Japan Home Cooking Grilled Dinner: 60-Year-Old


 Here, you’ll find authentic, everyday Japanese meals that are perfect for solo dining. From comforting traditional dishes to simple modern recipes, I want to show you what real Japanese home cooking looks like.


I hope my videos bring a little warmth and comfort to your day, and inspire you to cook your own Japanese meals!


 Authentic Japanese Oyakodon (Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl)

Ingredien (Serves 2)


* 200 g (7 oz) chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces

* 1/2 onion, thinly sliced

* 2–3 eggs, lightly beaten

* 2 bowls of steamed Japanese rice

* Chopped green onion (optional)


 Seasoning

* 150 ml (2/3 cup) Japanese dashi

* 2 tbsp soy sauce

* 2 tbsp mirin

* 1 tbsp sugar


 Instructions

1. Add the dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to a frying pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.

2. Add the sliced onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.

3. Add the chicken and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until fully cooked.

4. Pour in about two-thirds of the beaten eggs. Cover and cook for 1 minute.

5. Pour in the remaining eggs and cook for another 30–60 seconds, leaving the eggs slightly soft.

6. Serve over bowls of freshly steamed rice.

7. Garnish with chopped green onion if desir

Comments