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tamago kake gohan; egg over rice
an abbreviation for 卵かけご飯 (tamago kake gohan), a simple Japanese dish of raw egg mixed with hot rice and soy sauce
朝ごはんはTKGにした。
I had TKG for breakfast.
Etymology
TKG is an abbreviation of 卵かけご飯 (tamago kake gohan, literally 'egg-topped rice'). The abbreviation became popular on social media and in casual conversation.
The dish
卵かけご飯 is a simple comfort food: a raw egg is cracked over hot white rice, mixed, and seasoned with soy sauce. It's eaten for breakfast or as a quick meal.
Forms
- 白身を泡立てる - whipping the egg white for fluffy texture
- TKG専用醤油 - soy sauce specially formulated for TKG
- トッピング: 海苔, ごま, ネギ - common toppings: nori, sesame, green onion
Food safety
In Japan, eggs are processed to be safe for raw consumption. This dish may not be safe with eggs from other countries where different safety standards apply.