Simple 1-Serving Crab Stick and Egg Over Rice
The Perfect Solo Meal: Easy 1-Serving Crab Stick and Egg Donburi Recipe
Craving a satisfying and delicious meal for one? This recipe shows you how to make a tender crab stick and egg donburi, perfect for solo dining, using simple ingredients quickly and easily. Even on ordinary days, treat yourself to a wonderful meal!
Rice and Eggs- 1 serving warm cooked rice
- 2-3 fresh eggs
- 2 sticks imitation crab meat (like Surimi)
- 1/2 bunch enoki mushrooms
- 1 stalk green onion
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
Savory Sauce- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 250ml water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 250ml water
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, crack 2-3 fresh eggs into a wide bowl. Season lightly with a pinch of salt to remove any eggy odor and enhance the savory flavor.
Step 2
Shred the imitation crab sticks with your fingers or chop them finely. Trim the base of the enoki mushrooms and slice them thinly. Finely chop the green onion. Preparing the ingredients this way ensures they blend beautifully with the egg.
Step 3
Add the shredded crab sticks, sliced enoki mushrooms, and chopped green onion to the beaten eggs. Mix them well. Let it sit for a moment for the ingredients to meld with the egg mixture.
Step 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture. Stir quickly with chopsticks or a spatula as it cooks to create fluffy, soft curds, similar to scrambled eggs. Avoid cooking over high heat.
Step 5
Here’s a key tip for tender eggs: don’t overcook them until they become dry. Remove from heat when they are slightly undercooked and still moist. This texture is perfect for mixing with rice and sauce.
Step 6
Place the warm cooked rice into a serving bowl. Gently top it with the freshly cooked, soft crab stick and egg mixture. You can arrange it artfully, like a delicate flower.
Step 7
Now, let’s make the delicious sauce. In a small bowl, combine 30ml of water with 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch, stirring until smooth to create a ‘slurry.’ This will be used to thicken the sauce.
Step 8
Using the same pan you cooked the eggs in (or a clean one), combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon mirin. Add the remaining 220ml of water and stir. Bring to a simmer over medium heat to create a savory and sweet sauce.
Step 9
Once the sauce begins to boil, reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously with a spatula. Continue stirring until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. Add the slurry gradually, checking the consistency as you go to avoid making it too stiff.
Step 10
Finally, pour the warm, flavorful sauce evenly over the crab stick and egg topping on your rice. Your delightful 1-serving Crab Stick and Egg Donburi is complete! Enjoy your meal!
