This surprising pantry staple adds loads of umami flavor to the dish.

In fact, they were the first meal I ever learned to cook!

Pro tip: Avoid usingtable salt instead of kosher salt.

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I learned the hard way that kosher salt is a lot less salty-tasting than table salt!

Once the ingredients are whisked together, heat butter in your skillet over high heat.

This delicious upgrade shouldnt have been a shock, since Japanese cooking incorporates soy sauce into many egg dishes.

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Your tastebuds will thank you!