Tamago Kake Gohan (Egg Over Rice)
Tamago Kake Gohan, or Egg Over Rice, is a beloved Japanese comfort food that combines warm, fluffy rice with a rich, silky egg. This quick and satisfying dish transforms simple ingredients into a creamy delight that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 1 large fresh egg
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare your rice: Heat 2 cups of cooked Japanese short-grain rice until warm.
- Crack the egg: In a bowl, whisk 1 large fresh egg until well combined.
- Season: Mix in 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce with the whisked egg.
- Combine: Pour the egg mixture over the warm rice and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Garnish: Top with 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions for added flavor and crunch.
- Serve immediately in bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg