Egg

Break away from the usual scrambled eggs with our best egg recipes! Learn how to make the sensational Ramen Egg or Datemaki (Japanese sweet rolled omelette). From easy dinner ideas to sweet desserts, you’ll also find a variety of egg dishes here.

A white plate containing Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding).

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A special Japanese chawanmushi cup containing savory steamed custard filled with kamaboko fish cake, chicken, and mushroom.

Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Steamed Custard) 茶碗蒸し

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Tamago Sando - Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich on a plate along with salad.

Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) たまごサンド

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Wooden miso soup bowls containing Kakitamajiru, Japanese egg drop soup.

Kakitamajiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup) かきたま汁

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A white bowl containing a soft fluffy egg stir fry with Chinese chive served over steamed rice.

Niratama Donburi (Chive and Egg Rice Bowl) ニラ玉丼ぶり

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Omurice オムライス (Omelette Rice - "Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories" | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Omurice (Omelette Rice) (Video) オムライス – ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’

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Onsen Tamago over steamed rice.

Onsen Tamago (Video) 温泉卵

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A white ceramic shallow bowl containing Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs over steamed rice.

Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs トマトと卵の中華炒め

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A white ceramic plate containing ramen eggs.

Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) (Video) 味付け玉子

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A white plate containing Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding).
Dessert

Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding) プリン

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Made with eggs, milk, and sugar, Purin is a popular Japanese dessert of custard...
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A special Japanese chawanmushi cup containing savory steamed custard filled with kamaboko fish cake, chicken, and mushroom.
Appetizer

Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Steamed Custard) 茶碗蒸し

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Classic Japanese Chawanmushi, steamed egg custard served in a cup, ingredients include chicken, ginkgo...
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A bowl containing Soboro Don (seasoned ground chicken and scrambled egg over rice).
Main

Soboro Don (Ground Chicken Bowl) そぼろ丼

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With sweet-savory ground chicken and scrambled eggs on top of steamed rice, Soboro Don...
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A white ceramic shallow bowl containing Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs over steamed rice.
Main

Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs トマトと卵の中華炒め

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Made with simple, everyday ingredients, these Stir-Fried Tomatoes and Eggs are incredibly tasty and...
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A green plate containing Datemaki, Japanese sweet rolled omelette, enjoyed during the New Years.
Appetizer

Datemaki (Japanese Sweet Rolled Omelette) (Video) 伊達巻

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Datemaki is a Japanese sweet rolled omelette of eggs, fish cake, and honey that's...
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A white ceramic plate containing ramen eggs.
Side Dish

Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) (Video) 味付け玉子

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Known as Ajitsuke Tamago (Ajitama) in Japan, Ramen Eggs are delicious as a topping...
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A plate containing thinly shredded egg crepe/omelette called Kinshi Tamago.
Homemade Ingredient

Kinshi Tamago (Shredded Egg Crepe) 錦糸卵

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Kinshi Tamago is Japanese shredded egg crepe garnish made from a paper-thin omelette (Usuyaki...
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An oval plate containing Japanese sweet rolled omelet.
Side Dish

Japanese Sweet Rolled Omelet (Tamagoyaki) – Midnight Diner Season 2 厚焼き玉子

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Japanese Sweet Rolled Omelet is made by rolling thin layers of fried egg, on...
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Wooden miso soup bowls containing Kakitamajiru, Japanese egg drop soup.
Soup + Stew

Kakitamajiru (Japanese Egg Drop Soup) かきたま汁

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Made with dashi broth with fluffy egg ribbons, Kakitamajiru, or Japanese Egg Drop Soup,...
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Tamagoyaki and grated daikon on a black plate.
Side Dish

Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette) 玉子焼き

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Sweet yet savory, Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette), makes a delightful Japanese breakfast or side...
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Tamago Sando - Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich on a plate along with salad.
Main

Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) たまごサンド

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Egg salad tucked between slices of white bread, Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) is...
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Silky and savory Japanese steamed egg custard Chawanmushi in a cup.
Appetizer

Instant Pot Chawanmushi (Video) 茶碗蒸し (圧力鍋)

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Steamed in a dashi-based sauce, this Instant Pot Chawanmushi is a savory Japanese egg...
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