Yakitori Don

Ingredients

• •1 lb Chicken thighs
• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
• •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• •4 tbsp Soy sauce
• •2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• •4 tbsp Mirin
• •3 tbsp Sake
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •1 medium Onion
• •2 tbsp Sugar
• •4 stalks Green onions
• •2 large Eggs
• •1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• •2 tbsp Pickled ginger

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces

   💡 Uniform size = even cooking

2. 2

   Make teriyaki sauce: soy, mirin, sake, sugar

   💡 Simmer until slightly thickened

3. 3

   Cook rice in dashi stock for extra flavor

   💡 Sticky rice is essential

4. 4

   Grill or pan-fry chicken until caramelized

   💡 High heat for char

5. 5

   Brush chicken repeatedly with sauce while cooking

   💡 Build layers of glaze

6. 6

   Fried egg with runny yolk on top

   💡 Hot yolk mixes with rice beautifully

7. 7

   Assemble bowl: rice, chicken, egg, green onions

   💡 Garnish with sesame and ginger