Zosui (Sup Nasi Jepang)

Bahan-bahan (2 porsi)

• 3 cups dashi (Japanese soup stock)
• 2 tsp usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce ((or regular soy sauce))
• ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 6 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((about 1–2 pieces; skip for vegan/vegetarian))
• 1 inch carrot ((1.4 oz, 40 g))
• 2 shiitake mushrooms ((2.8 oz, 80 g))
• 2 g reen onions/scallions
• 1½ cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice ((10.6 oz; cold, pre-cooked rice works well; or use freshly made))
• 1 large egg (50 g w/o shell) ((skip for vegan))
• ½ tsp toasted white sesame seeds
• ⅛ tsp white pepper powder