5 from 15 votes
Miso Scrambled Eggs
Miso Scrambled Eggs combine the umami depth of white miso paste with the delicate creaminess of softly cooked eggs. The technique involves whisking miso and sugar into eggs, then gently cooking them over low heat with toasted sesame oil to create large, tender curds. Optional shichimi togarashi adds a subtle spicy note. This savory scramble offers a unique flavor twist on a breakfast classic, highlighting Japanese-inspired ingredients for a comforting morning dish that pairs well with rice or bread.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
181 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese
Ingredients
- 4 egg large
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons White miso paste
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- pinch shichimi togarashi * (optional)
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the sugar. Then whisk until the eggs are smooth with no egg white streaks.
- Mix the miso paste and water in a separate small bowl. Then add the miso-water-mix to the eggs and whisk to combine.
- Add the toasted sesame oil to a cold nonstick frying pan. Then place the pan over low heat and add the egg mixture. Stir using a silicone spatula to distribute the sesame oil into the egg mixture, then let the eggs sit until you see the edges beginning to set and a gentle steam beginning to rise - about 1 to 2 minutes. Use the spatula to fold the almost-set eggs from the outer edge of the pan to the centre – so that you end up with large egg curds. Stir to coat the cooked curds with egg. And repeat until the eggs are almost set. Then remove the pan from the heat. Cooking time varies greatly depending on your heat source and pan size – for me, it takes about 4 minutes from the start.
- Serve the miso scrambled eggs straight away on buttered sourdough toast for breakfast. Or spoon it over steamed white rice for dinner. Then sprinkle it with a small pinch of shichimi togarashi.
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Notes
- Adding shichimi togarashi brings a subtle spicy kick; adjust to your heat tolerance.
- Use toasted sesame oil cold when starting to cook to distribute flavor evenly in the eggs.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Green onions, garlic chives, or shredded nori make complementary garnishes enhancing the dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
327mg
(109%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
134mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
480IU
(10%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 327mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.