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egg dish; egg-based cooking
Any dish in which eggs are the main ingredient. Encompasses a wide range of preparations across cuisines, from simple fried eggs to elaborate dishes like chawanmushi.
This restaurant has a rich selection of egg dishes, with omurice being especially popular.
A compound of 卵 (egg) and 料理 (cooking, dish). A commonly used culinary category term.
Common japanese egg dishes
- 卵焼き — rolled omelet (a staple in bento boxes)
- 茶碗蒸し — savory steamed egg custard
- オムライス — rice wrapped in a thin omelet
- 目玉焼き — fried egg (sunny-side up)
- 親子丼 — chicken and egg rice bowl
- 卵かけご飯 (TKG) — raw egg mixed into hot rice