Japanese Scrambled Eggs with Pacific Saury

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 3

Japanese Scrambled Eggs with Pacific Saury, a traditional and tasty meal

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

200

Sugar

Fat

10g

Japanese cuisine is known for its delicate, subtle flavors, and breakfast is no exception. Japanese Scrambled Eggs with Pacific Saury is a traditional breakfast dish typically served with hot rice and miso soup, a meal that will give you an excellent start of your day. Combining sweet and salty flavors, this dish is a unique breakfast item that you won't find everywhere. Pacific saury is an indispensable part of Japanese cuisine, a small species of mackerel that is prevalent in Japan's waters. With its edible skin, rich flavor, and numerous health benefits, Pacific saury is beloved among Japanese locals.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, whisk together water, mirin, and soy sauce.
2.	Drain the can of Pacific saury.
3.	In a non-stick frying pan, heat the Pacific saury over medium heat until browned.
4.	Pour the sauce mixture over the Pacific saury and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5.	Remove the Pacific saury from the pan and set aside.
6.	Place the beaten eggs in the same frying pan and cook over low heat until slightly set.
7.	Add chopped scallions and stir gently for 1-2 minutes until the eggs are fully cooked and scrambled.
8.	Serve the scrambled eggs with the cooked Pacific saury on top.

PROS

Easy to prepare and cook, Japanese Scrambled Eggs with Pacific Saury is a delicious, traditional breakfast meal.

The combination of eggs, scallions, and sweetened soy sauce adds an explosion of flavors, and the Pacific saury is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.

CONS

While Pacific saury has numerous health benefits, it contains higher levels of mercury, limiting its consumption to once a week for adults and less for children.

Also, this dish may not be suitable for someone on a low-salt diet because of the soy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Japanese Scrambled Eggs with Pacific Saury is an excellent source of protein and healthy fat, including omega-3 fatty acids, improving your cognitive function and keeping your heart healthy.
Eggs are an excellent source of vitamin D and provide essential amino acids that help develop and maintain muscle mass.

	1/2 cup water
	1 can grilled Pacific saury
	1 tablespoon mirin ( sweet cooking rice wine )
	1 tablespoon soy sauce , or more to taste
	2 eggs , beaten
	2 tablespoons chopped scallion