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Classic Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG)

Name: Classic Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG)
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 large fresh eggs (preferably pasteurized or very high quality); 1 cup hot, freshly cooked short-grain Japanese rice (sushi rice recommended); 1 tablespoon soy sauce (preferably low sodium or a specific TKG soy sauce); 1 teaspoon mirin (optional, for slight sweetness); Pinch black pepper (optional); 1 teaspoon finely chopped scallions or toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

A quintessential Japanese comfort food featuring fresh raw egg mixed vigorously into hot, steaming short-grain rice with a splash of savory soy sauce, resulting in a rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying texture.

Prep: 2 mins

11/19/2025

Added by: Sumala Deepika

Ingredients

2 large fresh eggs (preferably pasteurized or very high quality)
1 cup hot, freshly cooked short-grain Japanese rice (sushi rice recommended)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (preferably low sodium or a specific TKG soy sauce)
1 teaspoon mirin (optional, for slight sweetness)
Pinch black pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon finely chopped scallions or toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

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