Tori Soboro Donburi

Name: Tori Soboro Donburi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 12 oz ground chicken; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp mirin; 1/4 cup sake (or water); 2 tsp sugar; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup green peas (frozen); 1/2 cup carrots, finely diced; 2 cups cooked short-grain rice; 1/2 sheet nori (seaweed sheet), shredded; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Japanese ground chicken rice bowl with sweetened scrambled eggs, tender ground chicken, and fresh vegetables over fluffy rice.

30 minEasyServes 2520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz ground chicken
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1/4 cup sake (or water)
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup green peas (frozen)
1/2 cup carrots, finely diced
2 cups cooked short-grain rice
1/2 sheet nori (seaweed sheet), shredded
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1/4 cup sake (or water), and 2 tsp sugar.
2

Heat half 2 tsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3

Add 2 beaten eggs and scramble gently until cooked through but still soft. Transfer to a plate.
4

In the same skillet, add remaining oil and cook 12 oz ground chicken over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks, for 5 minutes.
5

Add 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup finely diced carrots, and 1/2 cup green peas (frozen). Cook for 2 minutes.
6

Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer for 2 minutes until the chicken is glazed and cooked through.
7

Divide 2 cups cooked short-grain rice between two bowls.
8

Top each bowl with the chicken mixture on one side and the scrambled eggs on the other.
9

Garnish with 1/2 sheet shredded nori (seaweed sheet) and 2 thinly sliced green onions.

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Questions

What is Tori Soboro Donburi?

Japanese ground chicken rice bowl with sweetened scrambled eggs, tender ground chicken, and fresh vegetables over fluffy rice. This reference files it under Japanese dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of sake in Tori Soboro Donburi?

The entry for Tori Soboro Donburi calls for 1/4 cup sake (or water). In its place: Dry sherry or a dry white wine does the same job. For no alcohol, use water or light stock with a few drops of rice vinegar.

Can I use ground beef or pork instead of ground turkey in Tori Soboro Donburi?

Yes, at the same weight. Beef and pork carry more fat, so skip any oil the recipe adds for browning and drain the pan if it pools. As written, the entry for Tori Soboro Donburi uses 12 oz ground chicken.

Can I make Tori Soboro Donburi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Tori Soboro Donburi is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Tori Soboro Donburi contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Tori Soboro Donburi?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 520 calories, with 38 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 1100 mg sodium.

How long does Tori Soboro Donburi keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Tori Soboro Donburi within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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