Tamago Kake Gohan

Tamago Kake Gohan is a traditional Japanese dish featuring a comforting combination of hot steamed rice topped with a raw egg, soy sauce, and optional ingredients like seaweed or furikake. The hot rice gently cooks the egg, creating a creamy sauce that melds with the umami-rich soy sauce. This quick-to-prepare meal is perfect for breakfast or a light lunch and can be easily customized to suit individual taste preferences, making it a staple in many Japanese households.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 whole egg, raw
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• furikake or seaweed, optional

Instructions

1. Cook the rice according to package instructions unless already prepared.
2. Place the hot rice in a bowl.
3. Crack the egg over the rice carefully to avoid shell fragments.
4. Drizzle with soy sauce over the egg and rice.
5. Mix thoroughly until the egg is evenly incorporated into the rice, creating a creamy texture.
6. If desired, garnish with furikake or seaweed for additional flavor.

Keywords: Simple, Traditional, Japanese Cooking, Breakfast, Japanese

Spice Rack: Soy Sauce, Furikake, Seaweed

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