Tamago Kake Gohan

Name: Tamago Kake Gohan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1.5 cups short-grain rice, steamed hot; 1 pasteurized egg; 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp green onion, thinly sliced; 1 tsp furikake

A classic Japanese breakfast featuring steaming short-grain rice whipped with a fresh raw egg and soy sauce into a creamy, foamy bowl.

20 minEasyServes 1310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 cups short-grain rice, steamed hot
1 pasteurized egg
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tbsp green onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp furikake

Instructions

1

Place steaming hot 1.5 cups steamed hot short-grain rice into a deep rice bowl.
2

Crack 1 pasteurized egg into a small dish and add 2 tsp soy sauce.
3

Whisk 1 pasteurized egg and 2 tsp soy sauce together until light and uniform.
4

Pour the mixture over the hot 1.5 cups steamed hot short-grain rice.
5

Stir vigorously with chopsticks for 30 seconds until pale and airy.
6

Top with 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion and 1 tsp furikake before serving.

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Questions

What is Tamago Kake Gohan?

A classic Japanese breakfast featuring steaming short-grain rice whipped with a fresh raw egg and soy sauce into a creamy, foamy bowl. This reference files it under Japanese breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Tamago Kake Gohan gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Tamago Kake Gohan is 2 tsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Tamago Kake Gohan vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 pasteurized egg. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

Does Tamago Kake Gohan contain soy?

Yes: 2 tsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Tamago Kake Gohan?

Refrigerate what is left of Tamago Kake Gohan within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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