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Easy! Egg in a Cabbage Nest

4.6

(22 reviews)

Time

approx. 10mins

Here is a recipe for eggs in a cabbage nest made with simple ingredients — mainly cabbage and eggs — and seasoned with just salt and pepper. If you like, you can sauté some bacon along with the cabbage, or finish it with ketchup or mayonnaise.

  • Calories

    115kcal

  • Carbs

    3.2g

  • Fat

    7.8g

  • Protein

    7.5g

  • Net Carbs

    2.2g

  • Sodium

    275.1mg

* per serving

* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.

* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).

Ingredients [ 2 servings ]

  • pasteurized egg2
  • cabbage3 leaves (120 g)
  • vegetable oil1 teaspoon

☆ Seasonings

  • salta pinch
  • black peppera pinch
Cooking notes

Please Note

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

Cut the cabbage into slightly thick shreds.

Note:

Using pre-shredded cabbage is also a convenient option.

2

Add the vegetable oil to a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add the cabbage and stir-fry until coated with the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir-fry briefly. Divide into 2 portions, shape each into a round, and make a well in the center.

3

Crack an egg into each well, then pour 2 tablespoons of water around the cabbage from the edge of the pan. Cover and steam-cook over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, until the egg whites are set.

Note:

Adjust the cooking time to your preferred yolk doneness.

Reviews

4.6

(22 reviews)

*Automatically translated from reviews posted in Japan.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I made it on an electric griddle so I could cook a lot at once. I also packed one in a lunch box. It was easy to make and delicious.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    Made with super simple ingredients and incredibly easy to prepare, yet absolutely delicious! It’s the kind of dish that really proves simple is best 😊

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was delicious 🎵 When I set my induction stove to level 2, it took about 5 minutes for the egg whites 🐣 to cook through. Next time, I might try steaming it for about 3 minutes at heat level 3 or 4. I ate it with soy sauce 🌵👼🍀 I made it for breakfast 💗

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I make this often 💕 It’s delicious with ketchup or ponzu 🤤

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    Easy and delicious.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    Easy and delicious

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I steamed it over very low heat, but 3 minutes turned out to be too long. If you want the yolk soft-set, it’s a bit tricky, but about 2 and a half minutes might be better.