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Eggs

Chicken eggs. Fry them, boil them or add them to simmered dishes—they go in all kinds of food.

Eggs

👀 At a glance

🥚InsideYolk, white
📏SizesS to LL
🍳Often inTamagoyaki, oyakodon

⚠️ Food safety

  • Put them in the fridge as soon as you get home
  • Cracked eggs must be cooked through, never eaten raw
  • Eat eggs raw only before the date on the pack
  • For small children, older people, anyone unwell or pregnant, cook eggs all the way through
  • Use eggs right after cracking. Wash your hands after touching them
  • Outside Japan, don’t eat eggs raw (rules differ by country)

📊 Nutrition (per 100 g)

142kcal
12.2gProtein
10.2gFat

Figures for raw whole egg[1]

🧊 Storage

Keep them in the fridge and use by the date on the pack.

Recipes with this ingredient

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Chukadon (Chinese-Style Rice Bowl)

Chukadon (Chinese-Style Rice Bowl)

About 30 minServes 2
Custard Pudding (Steam-Baked)

Custard Pudding (Steam-Baked)

About 45 min + chill 3 hrMakes 4
Dashimaki Tamago (Rolled Omelet with Dashi)

Dashimaki Tamago (Rolled Omelet with Dashi)

About 15 minServes 2–3
Datemaki (Sweet Rolled Omelet, Frying Pan)

Datemaki (Sweet Rolled Omelet, Frying Pan)

About 1 hr 30 minServes 4–6
Dorayaki (Pancakes with Sweet Red Bean Filling)

Dorayaki (Pancakes with Sweet Red Bean Filling)

About 40 minMakes 4
Ebi Fry (Fried Shrimp)

Ebi Fry (Fried Shrimp)

About 40 minServes 2
Fried White Fish

Fried White Fish

About 35 minServes 2
French Toast

French Toast

About 30 minServes 2
Fu Champuru (Okinawan Stir-Fry with Wheat Gluten)

Fu Champuru (Okinawan Stir-Fry with Wheat Gluten)

About 25 minServes 2
Futomaki (Thick Sushi Rolls)

Futomaki (Thick Sushi Rolls)

About 1 hr 30 minMakes 3 rolls (serves 3–4)
Gapao Rice (Thai Basil Chicken)

Gapao Rice (Thai Basil Chicken)

About 20 minServes 2
Gâteau au Chocolat (Chocolate Cake)

Gâteau au Chocolat (Chocolate Cake)

About 1 hr 30 min + 2 hr to chillOne 15 cm cake
Goya Champuru (Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir-Fry)

Goya Champuru (Okinawan Bitter Melon Stir-Fry)

About 30 minServes 2
Hamburg Steak (Demi-Glace Style Sauce)

Hamburg Steak (Demi-Glace Style Sauce)

About 40 minServes 2
Happosai (Chinese Stir-Fry with Thick Sauce)

Happosai (Chinese Stir-Fry with Thick Sauce)

About 30 minServes 2–3
Harusame Soup (Glass Noodle Soup)

Harusame Soup (Glass Noodle Soup)

About 15 minServes 2
Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki

Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki

About 50 minMakes 2 (serves 2)
Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen Noodle Salad)

Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen Noodle Salad)

About 30 minServes 2
Hotcakes (with Pancake Mix)

Hotcakes (with Pancake Mix)

About 25 minServes 2 (4 pancakes about 15 cm across)
Ika Fry (Breaded Fried Squid Rings)

Ika Fry (Breaded Fried Squid Rings)

About 30 minServes 2
Iri Dofu (Scrambled Tofu with Vegetables)

Iri Dofu (Scrambled Tofu with Vegetables)

About 25 minServes 2–3
Kabocha Korokke (Pumpkin Croquettes)

Kabocha Korokke (Pumpkin Croquettes)

About 50 minServes 2–3
Kaki Fry (Breaded Fried Oysters)

Kaki Fry (Breaded Fried Oysters)

About 30 minServes 2
Kakitamajiru (Egg Drop Soup)

Kakitamajiru (Egg Drop Soup)

About 10 minServes 2
Kamatama Udon (Hot Udon with Raw Egg)

Kamatama Udon (Hot Udon with Raw Egg)

About 10 minServes 2
Kani Cream Korokke (Creamy Crab Croquettes)

Kani Cream Korokke (Creamy Crab Croquettes)

About 1 hr 40 minServes 2–3
Tamagoyaki with Imitation Crab

Tamagoyaki with Imitation Crab

About 15 minServes 2
Kanitama (Crab Omelet with Sweet and Sour Sauce)

Kanitama (Crab Omelet with Sweet and Sour Sauce)

About 20 minServes 2
Cut-Out Cookies

Cut-Out Cookies

About 1 hr 30 minMakes about 30
Katsudon (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl)

Katsudon (Pork Cutlet Rice Bowl)

About 20 minServes 2
Kinchaku-ni (Fried Tofu Pouches with Egg)

Kinchaku-ni (Fried Tofu Pouches with Egg)

About 30 minServes 2
Potato Korokke (Japanese Croquettes)

Potato Korokke (Japanese Croquettes)

About 1 hrServes 2–3
Kushikatsu (Fried Skewers)

Kushikatsu (Fried Skewers)

About 40 minServes 2
Loco Moco

Loco Moco

About 40 minServes 2
Menchi Katsu (Fried Ground Meat Cutlets)

Menchi Katsu (Fried Ground Meat Cutlets)

About 45 minServes 2
Modan-yaki (Okonomiyaki with Noodles)

Modan-yaki (Okonomiyaki with Noodles)

About 45 minMakes 2 (serves 2)
Microwave Steamed Cake (Mushi-pan)

Microwave Steamed Cake (Mushi-pan)

About 15 minMakes 2
Mu Shu Pork (Wood Ear Mushroom and Egg Stir-fry)

Mu Shu Pork (Wood Ear Mushroom and Egg Stir-fry)

About 30 minServes 2
Nabeyaki Udon (Udon Cooked in a Clay Pot)

Nabeyaki Udon (Udon Cooked in a Clay Pot)

About 20 minServes 1
Negiyaki (Green Onion Pancake)

Negiyaki (Green Onion Pancake)

About 30 minMakes 2 (serves 2)
Simmered Hamburg Steak

Simmered Hamburg Steak

About 50 minServes 2
Nira Tama (Garlic Chive and Egg Stir-fry)

Nira Tama (Garlic Chive and Egg Stir-fry)

About 10 minServes 2
Ajitsuke Tamago (Soy-Marinated Eggs)

Ajitsuke Tamago (Soy-Marinated Eggs)

About 20 min (marinate overnight)Makes 4
Oden (Japanese Hot Pot Stew)

Oden (Japanese Hot Pot Stew)

About 1 hr 45 minServes 3–4
Okonomiyaki (Pork)

Okonomiyaki (Pork)

About 40 minServes 2
Omurice (Omelet Rice)

Omurice (Omelet Rice)

About 30 minServes 2
Onigirazu (Folded Rice Sandwich)

Onigirazu (Folded Rice Sandwich)

About 20 minMakes 2 (serves 2)
Onsen Tamago (Soft Hot-Spring Eggs, Pot Method)

Onsen Tamago (Soft Hot-Spring Eggs, Pot Method)

About 20 minMakes 2
Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

About 20 minServes 2
Chicken Breast Piccata

Chicken Breast Piccata

About 25 minServes 2
Plain Omelet

Plain Omelet

About 10 minServes 1
Suanlatang (Hot and Sour Soup)

Suanlatang (Hot and Sour Soup)

About 20 minServes 2
Ninjin Shirishiri (Okinawan Carrot and Egg Stir-Fry)

Ninjin Shirishiri (Okinawan Carrot and Egg Stir-Fry)

About 15 minServes 2
Tori Soboro Don (Two-Color Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

Tori Soboro Don (Two-Color Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)

About 25 minServes 2
Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki

About 40 minServes 2–3
Kansai-Style Sukiyaki

Kansai-Style Sukiyaki

About 35 minServes 2–3
Sundubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew)

Sundubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew)

About 20 minServes 2
Sweet Potato Cakes (Japanese Sweet Potato)

Sweet Potato Cakes (Japanese Sweet Potato)

About 50 minMakes 6
Takoyaki (Octopus Balls, with a Takoyaki Pan)

Takoyaki (Octopus Balls, with a Takoyaki Pan)

About 40 minMakes about 24 (serves 2–3)
Egg Sandwich

Egg Sandwich

About 30 minServes 2 (2 sandwiches, 8 pieces)
Chinese Egg Drop Soup

Chinese Egg Drop Soup

About 10 minServes 2
Tamago Don (Egg Rice Bowl)

Tamago Don (Egg Rice Bowl)

About 20 minServes 2
Sweet Tamagoyaki (Sweet Rolled Omelet)

Sweet Tamagoyaki (Sweet Rolled Omelet)

About 15 minServes 2
Temaki Sushi (Hand-Rolled Sushi)

Temaki Sushi (Hand-Rolled Sushi)

About 1 hr 15 minServes 4
Temari Sushi (Sushi Balls)

Temari Sushi (Sushi Balls)

About 1 hr 20 minMakes 10 (serves 2)
Vegetable and Shrimp Tempura

Vegetable and Shrimp Tempura

About 50 minServes 2–3
Tenshinhan (Crab Omelet Rice)

Tenshinhan (Crab Omelet Rice)

About 20 minServes 2
Chinese-Style Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry

Chinese-Style Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry

About 15 minServes 2
Tonkatsu (pork cutlets)

Tonkatsu (pork cutlets)

About 40 minServes 2
Tonpeiyaki (Pork and Cabbage Omelet)

Tonpeiyaki (Pork and Cabbage Omelet)

About 20 minServes 2
Hearty Chicken Breast Soup (Chinese-Style)

Hearty Chicken Breast Soup (Chinese-Style)

About 25 minServes 2
Toriten (Oita-Style Chicken Tempura)

Toriten (Oita-Style Chicken Tempura)

About 40 minServes 2
Tsukimi Soba (Soba with Egg)

Tsukimi Soba (Soba with Egg)

About 20 minServes 2
How to Boil Eggs (Hard-Boiled and Soft-Boiled)

How to Boil Eggs (Hard-Boiled and Soft-Boiled)

About 20 minFor 2–4 eggs
Tamago Zosui (Egg Rice Soup)

Tamago Zosui (Egg Rice Soup)

About 15 minServes 2
Sources(1)
  1. MEXT (Japan), Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2020 (8th ed.), 2023 supplement

Checked on 2026-10-07.