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Oyakodon

From the video “Authentic Oyakodon Made Simple | Japanese Chicken & Egg Bowl” by Just One Cookbook. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Just One Cookbook. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
30 min
Serves
~3
est.
Cost
~$8.63*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$9.37* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, egg, soy, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$17.26*for the batch in the video
~$8.63*per serving

You save about ~$9.37* per serving (52% less*) than ordering it out — ~$18.74* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

9 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 2 predicted from typical costs · not priced: sake

* Estimate, not a quote: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving276 kcal · 14% of 2,000
Fat11 g14%
Saturated fat3.2 g16%
Sodium892 mg39%
Carbohydrate12 g4%
Fiber0.7 g3%
Total sugars8.9 gno daily value
Added sugars7.2 g14%
Protein29 g58%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+4 of 20
  • Saturated fat−12 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−10 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 8 of 9 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: 484 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 2 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: green onion, steamed rice, shichimi togarashi or sansho pepper. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • tray
  • medium frying pan
  • chopsticks
  • bowls
  • lid

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact doneness preference for eggs
  • Exact cooking time for final egg set stage
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Just One Cookbook’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Oyakodon

What makes Just One Cookbook's Oyakodon recipe and technique special?

Just One Cookbook's take on Oyakodon focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Japanese flavors with an estimated 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Oyakodon at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Oyakodon recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Oyakodon ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Oyakodon can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Just One Cookbook's Oyakodon?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Oyakodon?

The official cooking video by Just One Cookbook is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.