This dish is a bold, umami-packed twist on a Japanese-style rice bowl—Eggs and Soy-Glazed Sardine over Rice 🍳🐟🍚. It’s quick, comforting, and full of flavor, perfect for a weeknight meal or a cozy brunch.
🍽️ What It Is
Inspired by Japanese breakfasts and the richness of canned sardines, this bowl layers soft scrambled eggs, soy-butter glazed sardines, and steamed rice into one satisfying bite. Think of it as a luxurious take on tamago kake gohan (egg over rice), with a hit of savory seafood.
🧂 Ingredients:
1 tin sardines (in olive oil or water)
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
Dash of white pepper
3 eggs, beaten with:
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp mirin
1 tsp sugar
Drop of sesame oil
Steamed rice
Optional toppings: green onions, furikake, pickled ginger
