Yolk, Rice, Nori

V · SERVES 2 · PREP 10 MINS A simple Japanese classic, known as tamago gohan, literally meaning ‘rice egg’, embodies Japanese simplicity in one dish. The hot rice will cook the yolk slightly, turning it pale and thick.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Put the crispy fried shallots, furikake, nori and sesame seeds into a mini blender or spice grinder, or use a pestle and mortar, and grind to a rough powder.

Step 2

Combine the light soy sauce, sesame oil and mirin. Set aside.

Step 3

Divide the steamed rice between two serving bowls, making a shallow dip in the centre of each. Place an egg yolk into each dip. Spoon over the dressing and sprinkle with the blended nori and furikake powder.

Step 4

Mix everything together with chopsticks and enjoy.