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Two-Pour Egg Finish

Add beaten egg in two pours. The first binds, the second stays soft on the leftover heat.

Two-Pour Egg Finish
Difficulty: 2
Heat: low
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Key Points

Beat the egg lightly. Pour the first part around the food. Turn off the heat for the second.

Common Failures

Beating the egg smooth makes a flat, dull layer. Keeping the heat on after the second pour makes it rubbery.

Do this

Split the beaten egg into two cups. Pour the first cup around the food. Cover for 1 minute. Pour the second cup and turn off the heat.

Why it works

The first cup sets on direct heat and binds the bowl. The second only gets leftover heat. It stays soft and glossy.

When to skip it

Skip it for egg that must be fully firm. Tamagoyaki and fried rice need a different method.

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The ideas behind it

Egg Coagulation Physics
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Egg Coagulation Physics

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Ingredients to know

Eggs
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Eggs

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Steamed Japanese Short-Grain Rice
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Steamed Japanese Short-Grain Rice

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Soy Sauce (Koikuchi)
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Soy Sauce (Koikuchi)

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Sugar (Granulated)
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Sugar (Granulated)

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Green Onion (Scallions)
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Green Onion (Scallions)

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Yellow Onion
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Yellow Onion

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