Japanese Tamago Gohan
Tamago Gohan is a simple and beloved Japanese comfort food consisting of a raw egg mixed into a bowl of freshly cooked, steaming hot white rice. The key ingredients are just high-quality raw egg and rice, often seasoned with a splash of soy sauce and a pinch of salt. It is a staple home-style dish found throughout Japan.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the rice and high-quality protein from the egg, with a moderate amount of fat. A typical serving provides a good balance of energy, B vitamins, and essential minerals like selenium and phosphorus, with a calorie count around 350-400 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 60 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Selenium | 18 µg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Choline | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 µg |
Per 1 bowl (about 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Tamago Gohan is a quintessential 'soul food' in Japan, often associated with childhood and home cooking. Nutritionally, the raw egg is fully digestible and its nutrients are easily absorbed when mixed with the hot rice, which gently cooks the egg.
