Japanese Tamagoyaki
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Japanese Tamagoyaki

Japan's elegant rolled omelette โ€” layers of lightly sweetened egg cooked in a rectangular pan and rolled into a neat log. Served sliced as part of a Japanese breakfast, in bento boxes, or as sushi topping. Delicate, slightly sweet, and deeply satisfying.

Total Time

15 min

Servings

2

Cuisine

Japanese

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

15 min

Ingredients

Servings:
2
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp dashi stock (or water)
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Neutral oil for cooking
  • Grated daikon radish and soy sauce to serve

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk eggs with dashi, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Heat a rectangular tamagoyaki pan (or small non-stick pan) over medium heat. Brush with oil.

  3. 3

    Pour in 1/3 of the egg mixture. When half-set, roll from one end to the other.

  4. 4

    Push the roll to one end. Oil the empty space, pour in another 1/3 of egg.

  5. 5

    When half-set, roll the existing roll over the new layer. Repeat with remaining egg.

  6. 6

    Shape with a bamboo mat while warm. Slice and serve with grated daikon.

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Nutrition Highlights

Per serving

160

kcal

Calories

12

g

Protein

4

g

Carbs

10

g

Fat

Dietary Info

dairy-free
gluten-free

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