Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG Japanese Egg on Rice) Recipe
Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG) is a traditional Japanese breakfast dish featuring warm cooked short-grain rice topped with a raw pasteurized egg and a blend of savory seasonings. This easy-to-make dish is perfectly balanced with soy sauce, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil, dashi granules, and a touch of sugar and salt. Garnished with fresh green onions and served immediately, it offers a creamy, flavorful start to your day that can be customized with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Rice and Egg
- 150 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice, warm
- 1 pasteurized egg, separated
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
- ¼ tsp oyster sauce
- ⅛ tsp toasted sesame oil
- ⅛ tsp dashi granules
- ⅛ tsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt (sea salt or kosher)
Garnish
- Finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Start by measuring out 150 g of cooked Japanese short-grain rice. Ensure the rice is warm, not cold or stale, for the best texture.
- Separate the Egg: Carefully separate the yolk from the white of 1 pasteurized egg. The yolk will be reserved for topping later.
- Combine Egg White and Seasonings: Pour the egg white over the warm rice. Add 1 teaspoon of Japanese soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon oyster sauce, ⅛ teaspoon toasted sesame oil, ⅛ teaspoon dashi granules, ⅛ teaspoon sugar, and a pinch of salt to the rice and egg white mixture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir the mixture vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the rice grains are evenly coated and all ingredients are well combined, creating a creamy texture.
- Add Garnish and Egg Yolk: Create a bed of finely chopped green onions on top of the rice. Carefully place the separated egg yolk in the center of the onions.
- Final Mix and Serve: Just before eating, mix everything together thoroughly to incorporate the yolk and enjoy your Tamago Kake Gohan with any additional toppings you prefer.
Notes
- Use pasteurized eggs to ensure safety when consuming raw eggs.
- Warm rice is essential for the proper consistency of TKG; avoid using cold or refrigerated rice.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- Optional toppings such as nori (seaweed), furikake, or pickled vegetables can enhance flavor and texture.
- Mix the egg yolk in last to maintain its creamy texture until just before eating.
