Tamagodon (Japanese Egg Rice Bowl)

Asian · Japan

Tamagodon (Japanese Egg Rice Bowl)

Silky scrambled eggs and sweet simmered onions folded into a savory dashi broth over a steaming bowl of rice.

25 min Easy Serves 2$2.40 estimated
Dairy-free
Halal
Vegetarian

Contains: Eggs, Gluten, Soy

Ingredients

  • Eggs

    4 large

    $0.99
  • Onions

    1 medium

    $0.22
  • Prepared Vegetable Broth

    150 ml

    $0.27
  • Soy sauce

    2 tbsp

    $0.13
  • Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine)

    1 tbsp

    $0.08
  • Granulated White Sugar

    1 tsp

    $0.01
  • Sushi / Short-grain Rice

    250 g

    $0.60
  • Spring onions

    1 stalk

    $0.08

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook sushi rice according to packet instructions and divide between two deep serving bowls.

  2. 2

    Thinly slice the onion along the grain and lightly beat the eggs in a bowl (keep whites and yolks distinct).

  3. 3

    In a small skillet, combine vegetable broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar; bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add sliced onion to the skillet, spread evenly, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

  5. 5

    Pour two-thirds of the beaten egg mixture over the simmering onions in a circular stream; cover pan and cook for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Pour the remaining egg over the top, cover again, and cook for 30 seconds until the eggs are half-set, glossy, and custardy.

  7. 7

    Slide the saucy egg and onion mixture gently over the bowls of warm rice.

  8. 8

    Scatter thinly sliced spring onions across the top and serve piping hot.

Dashi or chicken broth works interchangeably; mirin adds classic Japanese sweetness.