I’m going over to a friends house and there are going to be six people in total. I was asked to make Japanese food for dinner. I don’t have a recipes and don’t really know any Japanese dishes.I have heard of “Oyakodon”, which I believe is chicken and eggs and “Gyudon”, which I believe to be rice and beef. I don’t know how to make either of those but they do sound good. I was wondering if anyone would be so kind and help me out.
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1 Lisa B // Nov 9, 2008
There are recipes for both of these dishes and more at http://japanesefood.about.com . They look pretty simple as well as delicious.
I’m just curious why you are cooking when your friend is hosting? Is this a potluck? If so, you could try making something even more simple. Inarizushi (sweet bean curd pocket with rice) is super easy and delicious. (also at the same website.) Aburaage (the pockets) can be found a large grocery stores and japanese food stores, in cans or jars. Or steam up some Edamame, also found in large grocery stores. Have fun!
2 yanchagurl // Nov 9, 2008
OYAKODON
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
3 medium-sized boneless and skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 eggs, lightly beaten
6 cups of steamed, medium sized rice (already cooked)
In a large saucepan, mix the broth, mirin, and soy sauce. Let it come to a boil
Add the onion and chicken. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes (chicken will look nearly cooked through).
Pour the lightly beaten eggs *GENTLY* into the mixture and cover it well.
Leave for five to seven minutes, or until egg appears to be cooked through.
Serve on top of the steamed rice.
GYUDON
1 LB. boneless beef sirloin
8 green onions
4 cups short-grain rice
cold water
5 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
1/4 cup soy sauce
Cut beef into 1/8 inch thick slices.
Cut slices into strips about 1 inch wide and 2 or 3 inches long.
Cut green onions crosswise into 1 inch lengths.
Reserve.
Wash rice with cold water.
Cook rice with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 3/4 cups of water.
About 10 minutes before serving, heat remaining 1/4 cup water, the mirin and soy sauce to boiling over medium high heat.
Add beef and boil until beef reaches desired doneness.
Add green onions and boil 30 seconds.
Remove from heat.
1Divide rice among 4 individual serving bowls.
Place equal amounts of beef and onions over rice in each bowl.
Ladle equal amounts of cooking liquid into each bowl.