Tamago Kake Gohan

Tamago Kake Gohan (also known as TKG for short) has very simple ingredients including white rice and eggs, adding a little seasoning like miso, soy sauce, mirin,... Surely everyone has guessed this. Egg rice dish is extremely popular and familiar in almost all countries around the world. However, the special point is not that eggs will be processed like fried, fried, scrambled or cooked in soup, but will be enjoyed in the simplest way - eating raw eggs.

Don't be surprised that Tamago Kake Gohan is the most chosen breakfast of Japanese people. Because of its simplicity, cost and time savings, people often compare Tamago Kake Gohan to a one-minute dish.

• Japan is famous as a country with top quality products in the world. Processes and standards are set with products to improve quality and efficiency, and safety. For food production too, strict processes in the production of chicken eggs are always carried out, checked and classified and evaluated regularly. From the source of raw materials for chicken feed before laying eggs, to the cleaning of the barn, the process of disinfecting and selecting quality eggs, clearly testing. Chickens will not be exposed to pathogens such as wild birds, insects and other animals. Moreover, the breeders always follow strict rules in wearing protective gear when interacting with chickens, always fully vaccinated against epidemics.
• The process of collecting eggs is also an extremely rigorous stage. Eggs will be thoroughly inspected one by one, each egg will be placed in the washing machine, sterilizer and checked for potential problems such as cracks, color, and finally, they must pass the inspection process. scanner to check for traces of bacteria on eggs before packaging. If there are any eggs that do not pass this process, they will be discarded immediately.
• Eggs are always packaged and transported for consumption at large stores and supermarkets, because the Japanese have a habit of using "fresh eggs" rather than eggs that have been stored for a long time. Therefore, their shelf life usually only lasts for about two weeks, so you can be assured of the quality, cleanliness and safety of each egg. That's why Tamago Kake Gohan has become so popular.

How to make Tamago Kake Gohan
Tamago Kake Gohan is a simple combination of white rice, served with raw egg. You will crack 1 ~ 2 eggs into a bowl of rice and mix well until the egg yolk is golden in color. Sprinkle a little more seasoning to add more flavor to the dish such as ketchup, seaweed, soy sauce, miso, mirin.

Depending on the personal preferences of each person, there will be different ways to prepare the dish, for example, some people only like to eat egg yolks and will remove the whites, some people like to eat both, some people like to eat both. Combine pungent, greasy or savory flavors to add appropriate seasonings and accompaniments.

The "spices" combined with Tamago Kake Gohan

1. Furikake
   The first way to help us increase the flavor of Tamago Kake Gohan is to immediately use Furikake - a popular rice sprinkler for any Japanese family. Usually Furikake is a powdered dried food marinated with spices, using ingredients such as seaweed, roasted sesame seeds, katsuobushi (dry shaved fish), ... the ingredients used to make Furikake are also very rich and versatile. variety from fish like salmon, seaweed like wakame and kelp, to a variety of green vegetables. Simple and convenient, you just need to choose your favorite Furikake flavor, then sprinkle some on Tamago Kake Gohan and we have completed a very unique Japanese rice dish.
2. Natto
   Natto is certainly no longer a strange name when it comes to traditional Japanese ingredients. Natto, also known as fermented soybeans, has a strong flavor characteristic of pure fermented beans, is sticky and has a "not very pleasant" smell. For those who are new to this food for the first time, it will probably not be familiar with this food, but for those who have used it for a long time, natto is an "addictive" ingredient for them.
3. Shredded Dried Tuna
   Katsuobushi - shredded tuna is an extremely familiar ingredient that can be combined with many different dishes, including TKG. The softness and richness of the rice and eggs and the tough, salty taste of dried tuna will enhance the flavor of this unique egg rice dish.
4. White anchovies
   Shirasu are small white anchovies that are easy to find at food stores or supermarkets. Shirasu is also considered a popular condiment of the Japanese people, easily combined in many different dishes to add flavor to the dishes. This type of anchovy is appreciated not only for its delicious taste but also very nutritious, providing calcium, potassium, rich in RNA, helping to quickly regenerate cells in the body. Adding Shirasu, along with a little fresh green onion, makes TKG even more eye-catching with a variety of colors, and at the same time, the taste of the dish is also the perfect combination of greasy, salty taste.