Tenshindon - Japanese Omelette Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 8 medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup sliced mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, and onions) 1 cup sliced mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, and onions)
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 cup dashi broth 1 cup dashi broth

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 40g, 4g
• Protein: 16g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and soy sauce until well combined.
2. 2.
   Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. 3.
   In the same skillet, add the remaining vegetable oil and stir-fry the mixed vegetables and mushrooms until tender.
4. 4.
   Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and shrimp. Cook until the eggs are set and slightly golden on the bottom.
5. 5.
   Carefully flip the omelette and cook for an additional minute.
6. 6.
   In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, and dashi broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes.
7. 7.
   To serve, place a portion of cooked rice in a bowl and top with the omelette. Drizzle the sauce over the omelette and rice.
8. 8.
   Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Shrimp — Make sure to properly devein and peel the shrimp before cooking to ensure a clean and enjoyable eating experience.

Tips & Tricks

• For a vegetarian version, substitute the shrimp with tofu or tempeh.
• Customize the vegetable filling according to your preference or seasonal availability.
• Add a sprinkle of furikake (Japanese rice seasoning) for an extra burst of flavor.
• Use a non-stick skillet to ensure the omelette doesn't stick.
• Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less mirin according to your taste.

Serving advice

Serve the Tenshindon hot, straight from the skillet, to enjoy the fluffy omelette and warm rice at their best.

Presentation advice

Garnish the Tenshindon with a sprinkle of sliced green onions or sesame seeds to add a pop of color and visual appeal.