[RECIPE] Chuka Don

Chuka Don is a comforting Japanese rice bowl topped with stir-fried vegetables, seafood, and meat. Packed with umami flavors and balanced ingredients, this dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect savory and light meal to enjoy at home.

Served in Hakusan Bowl Bloom
Used Rice Cooker, Rice Scoop

Recipe:

Serving: 2-3 
Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Cooked Rice (Rice Options)
• 4 oz Sliced Pork Belly
• 8 pcs Shrimp 
• 4-5 pcs Squid 
• 2 tbsp Kikurage (Wood ear mushroom) 
• 4 pcs Hakusai Leaf
• 1 pc Small Carrot 
• 1/4 pcs Onion 
• 1/4 pc Bamboo Shoot
• 2 pcs Shiitake
• 2 pcs Scallions 
• 1 & 1/2 cup Water
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Sake
• 1 tsp Torigara Powder (chicken soup stock) 
• 2 tbsp each Potato Starch and Water 
• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil 
• 1 tsp Grated Ginger
• Salt and Pepper 
• Boiled Egg 

Instructions:

1. Cook the rice to prepare. (See How to Cook Rice) 
2. Rehydrate the Kikurage Mushrooms in water, drain and cut into bite sizes. Cut the squid into bit-sized pieces. Clean and devein the shrimp. Slice the pork belly and season lightly with salt. 
3. Chop the Hakusai leaves, cut the carrot and bamboo shoots, and slice the Shiitake mushrooms, onion, and scallions. 
4. Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Stir-fry the pork belly until browned. 
5. Add the vegetables and Kikurage Mushfrooms, season with salt and pepper then cook until softened. 
6. Stir in the shrimp and squid. 
7. Pour water into the pan, followed by soy sauce, sake, Torigara powder, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil. 
8. Combine potato starch and water to create a slurry. Gradually pour it into the pan while stirring until sauce thickens. 
9. Place cooked rice in serving bowls. Spoon the stir-fried vegetable and seafood mixture over the rice. 
10. Top with a boiled egg for extra richness, if desired. 

 > Purchase rice from the rice factory here

RECIPE by Azusa