Tamago Don (Japanese Rice Bowl Recipe with Egg)
This Tamago Don is a tasty comfort food with simple ingredients: egg and rice. It is an excellent choice for those who enjoy classic Japanese cuisine and also for vegetarians seeking a meat-free alternative!
Looking for easy rice bowl dishes? Try my Tofu Donburi, Kakiage Don, or Tofu Katsu Don!
I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Tamago Donburi:
How To Make Tamago Don: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.
Step 1
In a frying pan, add water, mirin, soy sauce, dashi powder
Step 2
Add sliced onion and simmer until tender.
Step 3
Add beaten egg.
Step 4
Continue to cook until the egg is almost cooked through.
Place the cooked rice in a serving bowl and place the egg mixture on top of the sauce. Add chopped scallions for the garnish. Enjoy the delicious combination of fluffy eggs on top of rice for a truly satisfying lunch or dinner!
Tamago Don with Tofu
Add tofu to make it even more filling! Serve it with miso soup and a small salad for a simple and tasty Japanese vegetarian meal.
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Tamago Don (Japanese Rice Bowl Recipe with Egg)
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Slice onion thinly and chop scallion.
- Beaten egg: In a small bowl, crack the egg and beat it.
- Simmer onion: In a medium frying pan, add water, mirin, soy sauce, dashi powder, and sliced onion and boil over medium heat.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until the onion is tender.
- Add egg: Gently pour the beaten egg into the pan and continue to cook until egg is cooked through.
- Serve: Place the cooked rice in a bowl and place the egg mixture on top. Add chopped scallions for the garnish.
Notes
- Add eggs in two batches to achieve the perfect egg texture, ensuring a firm bottom and a fluffy top without overcooking.
- You can customize your Tamago Don by adding your favorite veggies like shiitake mushrooms, green onions, bok choy, cabbage, and carrots.
Video
Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
Juri Austin
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