Rice + Donburi

From steamed rice, fried rice, rice porridge, to wholesome rice bowls, here are our extensive collection of rice and donburi (Japanese rice bowls) recipes! To get started, check out our 12 most popular donburi rice bowls recipes.

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A white ceramic plate containing Japanese fried rice (Yakimeshi).

Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi) (Video) 焼き飯

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This classic Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi) is a weeknight meal hero. You‘ll need just...
A taquoise bowl containing teriyaki tofu and broccoli over steamed rice.

Pan-Fried Teriyaki Tofu Bowl 照り焼き豆腐丼

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Smothered with sweet-savory homemade teriyaki sauce, this crispy Pan-Fried Teriyaki Tofu Bowl is a...
A white plate containing Pickled Mustard Green Fried Rice (Takana Chahan).

Pickled Mustard Greens Fried Rice (Takana Chahan) 高菜チャーハン

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This Pickled Mustard Greens Fried Rice—known as Takana Chahan—is a popular regional dish from Kyushu. Thanks...
A ceramic bowl containing Japanese Chicken Curry along with steamed rice and fukujinzuke pickles.

Japanese Chicken Curry (Video) チキンカレー

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With tender chicken, carrots, and potatoes cooked in a rich savory curry sauce, Japanese...
A ceramic rice container filled with Okowa (Japanese Mixed Glutinous Rice).

Japanese Sticky Rice with Chicken and Vegetables (Okowa) 五目おこわ

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Japanese Sticky Rice with Chicken and Vegetables, known as Okowa, is a popular savory...
A ceramic bowl containing Katsudon (Japanese Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl).

Katsudon (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl) (Video) かつ丼

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Katsudon is a Japanese pork cutlet rice bowl made with tonkatsu, eggs, and sautéed...
A rice bowl containing Myoga Yukari Mazegohan.

Myoga Yukari Rice (Mazegohan) ミョウガとゆかりの混ぜご飯

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This Myoga Yukari Mazegohan is a wonderful summer mixed rice made with Japanese ginger...
A Japanese plate containing Ume Miso and Shiso Onigiri.

Ume Miso and Shiso Onigiri 梅味噌と紫蘇のおにぎり

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Flavored with a homemade blend of miso, shiso leaves, and sesame seeds, this Ume...
A donburi bowl containing grilled eel fillet over steamed rice.

Unadon (Grilled Eel Rice Bowl) (Video) 鰻丼

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A classic Unadon (Japanese Eel Rice Bowl) recipe with sweet caramelized homemade unagi sauce...
A donabe pot containing Japanese Corn Rice (Butter Shoyu Flavor).

Japanese Corn Rice (Video) バター醤油とうもろこしご飯

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My Japanese Corn Rice recipe with fresh sweet corn seasoned with butter and soy...
A rice bowl containing Sekihan (Red Bean Rice).

Sekihan (Red Bean Rice) (Video) 赤飯

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Traditional Japanese rice recipe enjoyed during celebrations, sweet rice cooked with red bean and...
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