Asian Egg Dishes

Omurice is a short form of omelet and rice, the two essential ingredients of this Japanese fusion dish. The rice is usually pan-fried together with chicken and ketchup, then wrapped in a thin omelet sheet. Finally, the dish is generously covered w... READ MORE

Oyakodon is a poetically named dish meaning father and child, referring to the fact that both the chicken and the egg are used in the dish. It consists of a bowl of white rice that is topped with chicken, eggs, and chopped scallions. The ... READ MORE

Century egg is a Chinese delicacy made by preserving duck, quail, or chicken eggs in a saline solution that consists of salt, clay, and sometimes ash, quicklime, or rice hulls. The solution causes the yolk to develop a creamy texture, and it chang... READ MORE

Tamagoyaki is a Japanese omelet dish made by using a unique cooking method - the eggs are folded into themselves until they are fully cooked. Although the omelette has no fillings, it is usually seasoned with sugar, mirin, and soy sauce. Tamagoyak... READ MORE

Kuku is the universal term for a broad group of Iranian dishes that resemble a thick omelet. Typically pan-fried, these dishes are predominately vegetarian, although some varieties occasionally employ meat. Some of the most famous varieties are READ MORE

Chawanmushi is a delicate custard-soup, its name meaning steamed in a tea cup. Each portion of the dish is ideally served in a small, lidded cup, either as an appetizer or as a part of a bigger meal. The custard usually consists of an egg... READ MORE

Torta is a popular Filipino dish consisting of an omelet filled with ground meat and vegetables such as diced potatoes. Savory and extremely satisfying, the dish is usually served as a main course, preferably over rice. It is recommended to pair t... READ MORE

Menemen is a traditional spread consisting of tomatoes, eggs, peppers, and various spices. There are many version of menemen, so it can also contain garlic, cheese, spinach, sausage pieces, or onions (when menemen is served as a main dish). It is ... READ MORE

Balut is a popular, although unusual Filipino delicacy, served everywhere from street stalls to upscale restaurants. It is a duck egg that has been hard-boiled, fertilized, and incubated. Traditionally, the cooked embryo is consumed straight from ... READ MORE

Gyeran mari is a type of South Korean rolled omelet that usually incorporates various additional ingredients. The dish is made with lightly beaten eggs, while the fillings typically include finely sliced or diced scallions, carrots, peppers, mushr... READ MORE

One of the staple soups in Chinese cuisine is the famous egg drop soup. As the name suggests, it is made by dropping whisked eggs in hot broth, which should form the delicate, flower-like clusters. Although simple in preparation, this soup can be ... READ MORE

Onsen tamago is a traditional delicacy made by slow-cooking eggs in baskets that are submerged in onsen hot springs. The eggs are cooked in their shells so that the yolk becomes soft-set and the egg white develops a loose consistency. It is believ... READ MORE

The inspiration for this omelet-like dish is believed to have come from fu yung egg slices, an elaborate recipe found in traditional Cantonese cuisine. Literally meaning lotus egg, this Chinese dish consists of lightly beaten egg... READ MORE

Oyster omelette originated in the city of Chaozhou (Teochew) and the region of Fujian in China. It is a signature dish of the Hokkien people - Chinese diaspora in Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The dish consists of sm... READ MORE

Tamago nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with a slice of egg omelet. The dish has a sweet flavor with a clean finish because the eggs are cooked with dashi and sugar. The textu... READ MORE

Despite its unusual name, tea is not the dominant flavor in tea egg, a popular, traditional snack item that originated in Zhejiang, but is found throughout China. The snack consists of an egg that is hard-boiled in (usually black) tea, soy sauce, ... READ MORE

Delicately flavored soy eggs are a simple and versatile Chinese invention. Boiled and peeled eggs are submerged in the soy sauce mixture and left for a couple of hours until the salty flavors penetrate, infuse, and color the outer layer of the egg... READ MORE

During Ottoman era, çilbir was simply the generic term for poached eggs prepared in a variety of ways. Over centuries, as the imperial cooks were improving different recipes, this particular variation supposedly became a favorite of the ear... READ MORE

Kuku sabzi is an aromatic Iranian dish resembling an omelet or the well-known frittata. It consists of finely chopped herbs combined with lightly beaten eggs and a variety of spices. The mixture is usually pan-fried on both sides until golden brow... READ MORE

Tender and light gyeran jjim is a dish that is best described as South Korean steamed eggs. It is prepared with a combination of lightly beaten eggs, water, which is often enriched with anchovy, shrimps, or kelp, and various optional ingredients s... READ MORE

Tortang talong is a simple Filipino dish made with a combination of roasted eggplants and lightly beaten eggs. Whole eggplants are dipped into the egg mixture and are then shortly pan-fried until the entire dish starts to resemble a crispy omelet.... READ MORE

This Thai-style omelet is traditionally served over rice. It consists of eggs, fish sauce, a splash of lemon juice or vinegar, and optionally some soy sauce, cornstarch, or rice flour. This mixture is cooked in vegetable oil until slightly brown. ... READ MORE

Ajitsuke tamago is a traditional dish consisting of soft-boiled eggs that have been soaked in mirin and soy sauce. The egg yolks should be custardy if properly prepared, and the eggs are eaten as a snack, a part of bento, or more commonly, enjoyed... READ MORE

Tenshindon is a simple Japanese dish which combines crab meat omelet and rice. It belongs to the broad category of donburi dishes, which includes many Japanese ingredients and meals that are served over rice. The central part of every ten... READ MORE

With the well-known Chinese five-spice mix at its core, khai phalo is a Chinese-inspired Thai egg stew consisting of shelled, hard-boiled eggs cooked in a soy sauce-based broth, along with vegetables or meat, usually chicken wings or pork, coriand... READ MORE

Egg bhurji is a traditional egg-based dish originating from India, where it's also known as anda bhurji. It consists of spicy scrambled eggs. Although there are a few variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of eggs, tomatoes, onion... READ MORE

Tamagodon is a Japanese donburi dish that is simple and quick to prepare. It consists of fluffy eggs that are placed on top of steamed rice. The omelet is often enriched with onions and a savory sauce made with mirin, dashi, and soy sauce. Before ... READ MORE

Kerak telor is a traditional omelet and a specialty of the Betawi people in Jakarta and West Java. The omelet is usually served as a snack and consists of glutinous rice that’s cooked with chicken or duck eggs. Once done, the omelet is sprin... READ MORE

Kaygana is a popular Turkish egg-based dish that can be found in numerous variations across the country. The basic version is typically prepared with just a few ingredients: eggs, flour, salt, and milk. The ingredients are mixed into a batter whic... READ MORE

Ispanaklı yumurta is a traditional dish that's quick, filling, and healthy. It's made with a combination of eggs, spinach, onions, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic. The onions and garlic are sautéed in olive oil, followed by the spi... READ MORE

Hoy tod is a traditional dish that's commonly sold at street food stands. This crispy omelet is prepared with plump oysters or mussels (or both) and bean sprouts that are fried after being coated in savory egg batter. Once fried, the omelet is typ... READ MORE

Shakshouka is a delicious combination of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. Although it has an unusual name, the dish is straightforward and easy to make. It is usually made in a skillet in which onions, tomatoes, and spices are cooked until th... READ MORE

Khai yat sai is a traditional type of omelet originating from Thailand. The name khai yat sai means stuffed eggs. In order to prepare the dish, eggs should be lightly cooked, seasoned with oyster sauce or fish sauce, topped with ingredients such a... READ MORE

Tokneneng is a traditional dish that's sold as a street food snack. It consists of hard-boiled eggs that are dipped in an orange-colored batter, then deep-fried. The dish is traditionally made with duck eggs, but chicken eggs can also be used. The... READ MORE

Dried radish omelet is a traditional dish consisting of beaten eggs combined with dried daikon radishes. The mixture of eggs, finely chopped dried radishes, and green onions is usually fried in a wok until lightly browned on both sides. The dried ... READ MORE

Matzah brei or matzo brei is a traditional Jewish dish. It's made with a combination of matzo flatbread and eggs. Both are fried together, then served an eaten for breakfast during Passover. The matzo is torn into pieces, often softened with milk ... READ MORE

Khai luk khoei or son-in-law eggs is a traditional dish from Thailand. It's made with a combination of hard-boiled eggs, sugar, fish sauce, shallots, chili peppers, tamarind pulp, and cilantro sprigs for garnish. The peeled, hard-boiled e... READ MORE

Khagineh is a Persian dish often described as a "sugar omelet" but is more akin to a crêpe if looking at its texture and form. The basic batter for khagineh is made with simple ingredients like flour, eggs, sugar, and milk or yogurt. It also... READ MORE

Indian masala omelet is a traditional egg-based dish originating from South India. The dish is made with a combination of eggs, onions, green chili peppers, coriander, chili powder, and turmeric powder. The eggs are whisked with the other ingredie... READ MORE

Fan qie chao dan is a traditional dish based on eggs on tomatoes. Other ingredients usually include oil, salt, sugar, and potato flour or cornstarch. The eggs are scrambled into large curds and then stir-fried with sliced tomatoes in oil. Sugar an... READ MORE

The sweet and savory balaleet is a breakfast dish that can be found in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. It is typically made with vermicelli, eggs, cardamom, saffron, butter, and water, but it can also include rosewater, nuts, dried fruits, an... READ MORE