Salmon Sealed with Egg Recipe(Tamago-Toji)

This is a dish which can made from various ingredients. Canned pink salmon is used here for a very delicate flavor. Fried bean curd can be used instead of salmon.

Ingredients

  • pink salmon - 1 x 400g/14 oz can, drained, bones and skin removed
  • eggs -4, size 4, beaten
  • large mild onions - 2, sliced
  • mange touts - 10, trimmed
  • soy sauce - 2 tbsp
  • sugar - 8 tsp

Method

  • Flake the salmon. Boil the mange touts for 2-3 minutes, then drain and slice.
  • Place the onions in a frying pan, then add 200ml/7fl oz/1 cup water and boil it. Cook for 5 minutes over a moderate heat, then add the soy sauce and sugar. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes until the soup evaporated.
  • Then pour the egg over to cover the surface.
  • Sprinkle in the mange touts and cover the pan. cook for a minute over a moderate heat until just set. (do not overcook)
  • Spoon into a dish and serve immediately. Serves4.

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