Aromatic Japanese Soboro Donburi with Ground Chicken and Ginger
Fragrant and savory rice bowl delight
A classic Japanese dish that's simple, aromatic, and packed with flavor, featuring ground chicken seasoned with ginger atop steaming rice.
- 45 min
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Chicken Soboro
For the Rice
For the Eggs
For the Garnish
Preparation
Preparing the Chicken Soboro
Combine seasonings
In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, sugar, mirin, and grated ginger.
Coat the chicken
Add ground chicken to the mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
Marinate
Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preparing the Rice
Cook the rice
Cook 4 cups of short-grain rice as per package instructions.
Season the rice
Once cooked, gently stir in the rice vinegar and salt while the rice is warm.
Do not overcook the rice; it should be sticky but not mushy. Pro Tip: Keep a small bowl of water nearby to wet your hands and easily handle sticky rice.
Cooking Process
Cooking the Chicken
Heat a pan over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken stirring continuously until fully cooked and the sauce has reduced.
Scrambling the Eggs
Beat the eggs with sugar and salt, then cook in a lightly oiled pan until softly scrambled.
Finishing Touches
Assemble your bowl with a base of rice, topped with chicken soboro, scrambled eggs, and your chosen garnishes.
Plating & Serving
Aromatic Japanese Soboro Donburi with Ground Chicken and Ginger
Aromatic Japanese Soboro Donburi with Ground Chicken and Ginger
Plating & Serving
Spoon the steaming rice into bowls, top with a generous layer of chicken soboro and scrambled eggs. Garnish with spring onions and nori strips for a vibrant finish.