A creamy, comforting rice bowl with a smoky twist - this dish blends the Japanese classic tamago kake gohan with Love & Lemons – style veggie toppings for a nourishing breakfast (or dinner!) The secret? Cooking your egg in Sugartown’s smoked duck fat, available exclusively at our stand in the Lancaster County Farmers Market.
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 2–3 cups freshly cooked hot rice (short-grain white or brown)
- 2 teaspoons smoked duck fat (Sugartown in-store exclusive at Lancaster County Farmers Market)
- 2 fresh eggs
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1–2 splashes tamari (or soy sauce)
Optional Toppings (Love & Lemons style):
- Thinly sliced nori or furikake
- Pickled ginger or other quick pickles
- A handful of microgreens or roasted broccoli
- Sliced avocado
- A splash of rice vinegar or umeboshi vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the rice. Make sure your rice is piping hot—freshly cooked works best. If using pre-cooked rice, reheat it until steaming. Divide into two bowls.
- Fry the egg in smoked duck fat. In a small skillet, heat smoked duck fat until melted and lightly bubbling. Crack in the eggs and cook over-easy, leaving the yolks runny. Add a pinch of salt to season the eggs.
- Stir it in. Place an egg on each rice bowl. Drizzle the smoked duck fat drippings over the rice for a richer, smokier flavor. Using chopsticks (or a fork), vigorously stir the egg into the hot rice, breaking the yolk to coat the grains and create a creamy texture. Season with a splash of tamari.
- Add toppings your way. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds. Finish with your favorite toppings: nori, avocado, pickled ginger, roasted broccoli or microgreens for a bright, fresh contrast.
- Serve & enjoy! Eat immediately with extra tamari on the side.
This recipe gives you classic creamy comfort along with warming Japanese flavors plus a smoky depth you won’t find anywhere else, thanks to Sugartown’s duck fat. Make it your own or customize it to match any family member’s flavor preferences by layering on bright, fresh toppings. It’s the perfect build-a-bowl meal to enjoy together!
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This smoked egg breakfast grain bowl is just one of the many ways to bring Sugartown’s smoked specialties into your kitchen. 🍳✨
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