Tamago Yaki (Sushi Omelette)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 0

Tamago Yaki (Sushi Omelette) recipe for a quick and easy Japanese breakfast or lunch

by The Chefin Japanese

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

103

Sugar

Fat

Tamago Yaki, also known as sushi omelette or Japanese rolled omelet, is a popular classic Japanese dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is served in both restaurants and homes as a staple breakfast or lunch because of its light flavor and protein-dense nature. Tamago Yaki is usually served as part of a bento box with rice, pickles, and miso soup, or as a side dish for sushi and other Japanese meals. Its golden color and rectangular shape make it easy to spot in any bento box or a sushi platter. It is a versatile dish that can be easily adapted to suit different tastes and preferences.

Instructions

1.	Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl. Add dashi stock, sugar, mirin, soy sauce, and salt to the eggs. Whisk well until all the ingredients are combined.
2.	Preheat a rectangular tamago-yaki pan or any non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Use a paper towel to apply oil to the pan.
3.	Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Use chopsticks or a spatula to draw the egg mixture to the center. When the surface is almost set, roll the egg from the front edge to the back edge of the pan.
4.	Apply oil to the pan again and pour enough egg mixture to cover the surface of the pan. Lift the cooked egg and let the mixture flow underneath the rolled egg. When the surface is almost set, roll the egg again, starting from the front edge to the back edge.
5.	Repeat the process until the egg mixture is finished. Roll the omelet in a bamboo rolling mat to form a rectangular shape. Press the mat gently to shape the omelet.

PROS

Tamago Yaki is quick and easy to prepare, and it is a delicious and healthy dish.
It makes an excellent breakfast or lunch option that can be eaten either hot or cold.
It is also low in calories and high in protein.

CONS

The dish may seem bland to some people, especially those who are not used to eating Japanese food.
The process of rolling the egg may take some practice to perfect, and the pan used to make Tamago Yaki may not be readily available in some households.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tamago Yaki is a low-fat, high-protein dish that is also rich in essential vitamins and minerals necessary for the body’s well-being. Some health benefits of Tamago Yaki include improving heart health, increasing energy levels, and promoting healthy weight loss due to its low-calorie count. Eggs are also rich in choline, which may help enhance brain function and improve memory.

	4 large eggs
	4 tablespoons dashi stock
	1 tablespoon sugar
	1 teaspoon mirin
	1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
	salt