Easy Okayu with Egg Recipe (Japanese Rice Porridge)

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will guide you through making Okayu, a comforting Japanese rice porridge with egg. This simple dish is perfect for when you're not feeling your best or just want something warm and nourishing. Using minimal ingredients, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized to your taste.

Step 1: Gather Ingredients

Before starting, ensure you have the following ingredients:

• 200 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice
• 2 medium eggs
• 400 ml dashi stock (shiitake and kombu dashi for plant-based diets)
• 1 tsp sake
• 1 tsp mirin
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp finely chopped green onions
• 1 drizzle of sesame oil (optional)
• 2 tbsp shredded sushi nori seaweed (kizami nori, optional)

Step 2: Prepare the Dashi Stock

1. In a medium saucepan, pour 400 ml of dashi stock.
2. Heat the stock over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
3. Add the sake, mirin, and light soy sauce to the stock, stirring well to combine.

Step 3: Add Cooked Rice

1. Once the stock is simmering, add the 200 g of cooked Japanese rice to the pot.
2. Stir the mixture gently to ensure the rice is evenly distributed in the stock.
3. Allow it to cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft and the porridge reaches your desired consistency.

Step 4: Prepare the Eggs

1. While the rice is cooking, beat the 2 medium eggs in a bowl until well combined.
2. Once the porridge is ready, lower the heat and slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the pot while stirring gently. This will create silky strands of egg in your Okayu.

Step 5: Final Touches

1. After the eggs are fully incorporated, remove the pot from heat.
2. Serve the Okayu in bowls, garnishing each with finely chopped green onions, a drizzle of sesame oil, and shredded sushi nori if desired.

Conclusion

You have now made a delicious and comforting bowl of Okayu with egg! This dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile. Feel free to experiment with toppings or add other ingredients based on your preference. Enjoy your warming rice porridge, and consider trying other Japanese recipes for variety in your cooking.