Let’s step into the world of culinary tradition with our Donabe Teriyaki Chicken and Lemongrass Rice, where the time-honored Japanese clay pot, the donabe, takes center stage. The donabe brings a touch of authenticity to the preparation, enhancing the overall experience of this delectable dish.

Now, let’s delve into the rich tapestry of flavors that defines this culinary masterpiece. The succulent teriyaki-glazed chicken, meticulously cooked to perfection, introduces a delightful blend of sweetness and savory notes. Paired with fragrant lemongrass-infused rice, the dish unfolds a symphony of tastes – the citrusy hints of lemongrass beautifully complementing the nuanced sweetness of the teriyaki. Together, these flavors create a culinary harmony that elevates the dining experience to new heights.

PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

25 minutes

SERVES

2

CUISINE

Japanese

Recipe Essentials

For Teriyaki chicken

• 120 g Chicken tenders, cut into thin strips
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Mirin
• 2 tbsp Sake
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1/2 tbsp Garlic,crushed
• Salt and Pepper, according to taste
• 1 tbsp oil 

For Donabe Lemongrass Rice

• 1 seasoned Donabe Pot
• 1 Cup Japanese Short Grain Rice
• 1 stalk Lemongrass
• 1 inch ginger 
• 1 Lime leaf
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil
• Salt

For Garnish

• 1 Scallion , finely chopped for garnish 
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
• 2-3 Baby Bokchoy

Directions

• Mix Soy Sauce, Sake, Mirin and sugar in a sauce pot and simmer for 12-15 minutes till it gets a saucy consistency.
• Marinate chicken with salt and pepper for 15 minutes and lightly stir fry them in a pan.
• Once the pinkness is gone, add 2 tbsp of Teriyaki sauce prepared earlier and toss. When the chicken is coated with the teriyaki glaze all throughout, remove from heat.
• Wash the rice a couple of times till the water runs clear and drain out the rice on a sieve.
• Add Water and rice to the Donabe pot in the ration of 1 Cup rice to 1.2 Cup Water.
• Add Crushed Lemongrass, Ginger, Lemon leaf, sesame oil, salt and use high heat to bring the water to boil.
• Cook the rice for 10 minutes on low heat.
• Remove the lemongrass, ginger and lemon leaf and top half the rice with the teriyaki stir fried chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions 
• Top it up with some baby Bokchoy and cook for 2 minutes. Let it sit for 15 minutes before digging in and enjoying the deliciousness !

Flavorful Footnotes

• You can use other proteins and sauces for the stir fry. But do note the teriyaki chicken and lemongrass rice is a match made in heaven.
• Feel free to add any other toppings like Edamame, rolled eggs, seaweed etc.
• One can use dashi or any other stock to cook the rice and make it more flavorful.

The best part about the dish ? You can totally whip this up in 30 minutes and be ready to experience the flavor bombs !