Donburi Recipes Bowl Recipes

Donburis are Japanese rice dishes and a popular fast food. They are quite cheap, can be made quickly and taste super delicious. But unlike Western fast food, which is often very fatty and unhealthy, they are much healthier. You can either prepare them very easily yourself or buy them in your own local restaurants. If you are new to Japanese cuisine and are not sure if it is your taste, Donburis are a great way to get started. There is a wide variety of ingredients that you can use, and you don't need any special techniques or materials for preparation.

What exactly are Donburis?

Donburis are rice dishes that are served in just one bowl, unlike usual. Different toppings give each Donburi its own flavor. Here are a few popular recipes for you.

Which Donburis are there with chicken meat?

Chicken meat has a firm place in Japanese cuisine and is very popular fried, roasted or cooked. Oyakodon is a delicious Donburi consisting of chicken, egg and onions.

Which Donburis do seafood lovers like?

Another popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine is fish and seafood, which is not surprising as Japan is surrounded by the sea. Sakedon is a healthy Donburi with fresh, raw salmon as a topping.

Another Donburi made from raw seafood is Kaisendon. But be sure to make sure that the seafood is very fresh and of good quality.

Which Donburis are prepared with beef?

If you ever come home from a party in Japan, you will probably encounter the Gyudon. It is probably the most popular Donburi in Japan and can be served with a variety of toppings.

Another Donburi with beef is Soboro-Don. Due to its preparation with minced meat, it is very popular with children. Here we have a recipe for this delicious bowl, which you can also easily supplement with peas, spinach or other green vegetables.

Japan meets Germany: With Japanese schnitzel on rice

The Katsudon is a Japanese bowl with German ingredients! As a topping on the rice comes breaded pork cutlet. Usually, a scrambled egg is also added. There are some other dishes in Japanese cuisine that appear Western. For example Potato croquettes and Potato salad .

For Tempura lovers: The Tendon

The Tendon Bowl is served with fried tempura with a delicious sauce over rice. The whole thing is super delicious, but it also has quite a few calories.

What do I need to cook Donburis?

Donburis are quite easy to prepare and you can get creative with the ingredients. If the recipe calls for special sauce or Mirin (rice vinegar), you can buy these things in an Asian supermarket. Tip: If you don't have any sake on hand, you can also use regular white wine. The most important thing in the bowl is airy rice. Here you will find instructions, as well as tips on how to guarantee it succeeds: