Recipe Tamago kake gohan
Fancy an express bowl of comfort food from Japan? Tamago Kake Gohan is the perfect recipe: just-cooked hot rice, an ultra-fresh raw egg and a drizzle of soy sauce... Just stir and the magic happens. Melting texture, intense umami flavor and absolute simplicity. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a light meal, it's a concentrate of sweetness and authenticity ready in a flash.
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cooking Time
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- 1
Ingredients
- 1 very fresh egg (preferably organic)
- 1 bowl of hot Japanese white rice (koshihikari type)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- Sesame seeds
- Nori
- Furikake
Directions
- Start by cooking the rice. If you're using raw rice, rinse it several times in cold water until the water runs clear.
- Drain and leave to stand for twenty minutes. Then cook it in 1.2 times its volume of water, covered, over a low heat for around ten minutes.
- Leave to stand for a further 10 minutes off the heat, without removing the lid. A rice cooker is also ideal for this step.
- Meanwhile, crack an egg into a small bowl.
- Make sure it's fresh: the white should be dense, the yolk well rounded. You can beat it lightly for a fluffier texture, or simply remove the yolk if you prefer a more refined presentation.
- Pour the hot rice into a bowl. Add the beaten egg (or yolk), then drizzle with soy sauce to taste.
- The hot rice will lightly "cook" the egg, forming a creamy, glazed texture. Stir just before serving.
- For even more deliciousness, sprinkle with sesame seeds, a little nori, or furikake seasoning. You can also add a touch of butter, a few drops of dashi or a drizzle of mirin for variety.
