Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)

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It's easy to make authentic Japanese food at home with this classic Japanese rolled omelette recipe. Tamagoyaki is slightly sweet and seasoned with soy sauce, mirin, and dashi stock. It's a favorite in bento boxes and also makes an easy Japanese appetizer. Serve with shredded daikon and soy sauce for dipping.

Submitted by ChefJackie
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
6 pieces
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 4 eggs

  • 4 tablespoons prepared dashi stock

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

  • ½ teaspoon soy sauce

  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Whisk eggs, dashi stock, sugar, mirin, and soy sauce together in a bowl.

  2. Heat 1/3 of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add about 1/3 of egg mixture and quickly swirl the pan to evenly cover the bottom. Start rolling up omelette from one side to the other as soon as it is set.

  3. Keep roll to one side, then add another 1/3 of the oil to the skillet and another 1/3 of egg. Swirl the pan, ensuring the entire bottom is covered, including around and underneath first roll. Cook until set. Roll up from the side containing first roll, so that is now at the center.

  4. Repeat the process with remaining oil and egg. Transfer rolled omelette to a bamboo rolling mat. Roll up tightly and allow to cool for a few minutes.

  5. Unwrap omelette and slice into 6 pieces. Serve warm or cold.

Tips

For serious Japanese home cooks, you can buy a tamagoyaki frying pan. It's a rectangular nonstick frying pan used specifically for making this omelette. The pan is available to order online or in Japanese markets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209 Calories
14g Fat
8g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 372mg 124%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 13g 27%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 179mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.