Tamago Kake Gohan

Hot steamed rice topped with a raw egg and a dash of soy sauce stirred together for Japan's simplest comfort breakfast.

Ingredients

• 400g pork loin
• 1 cup nori sheets
• 1 tbsp sliced scallion whites
• 1 tsp white sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
• 200g shiitake mushrooms
• a handful of fresh mitsuba, chopped
• mirin, for serving
• 400ml chicken stock
• 2 tsp shichimi togarashi

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep the soba noodles and pork loin, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

2. 2

   Heat neutral vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

3. 3

   Add the sliced scallion whites and bean sprouts, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the pork loin, season with white sesame seeds, and cook until just done, about 0 mins.

5. 5

   Warm the soba noodles alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

6. 6

   Plate the soba noodles and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

7. 7

   Drizzle with bonito flakes and finish with a sprinkle of shiso leaves.

8. 8

   Serve immediately while everything is warm.

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