Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelet)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 7

Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelet) recipe for your next Asian cuisine adventure

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

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Tamagoyaki is a popular Japanese omelet dish served in a variety of settings from a quick breakfast to an addition to a traditional Japanese bento box. This rectangular-shaped omelet is made by frying thin layers of egg, seasoned with sugar, soy sauce, and sometimes dashi. It has a mild but savory taste and a fluffy texture, that make it a unique dish. Tamagoyaki is easy to make and affordable, which makes it an excellent choice for people that want to experience a taste of Japanese cuisine at home.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, beat the eggs until smooth and then add dashi, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and salt.
2.	Mix thoroughly and strain through a fine mesh sieve into another bowl.
3.	Heat a square tamagoyaki pan (or a non-stick frying pan) over medium heat.
4.	Brush the pan with vegetable oil.
5.	Pour a thin layer of the egg mixture to cover the bottom of the pan.
6.	When the surface starts to set, roll up the end of the omelet toward you, making a tight roll.
7.	When the roll reaches the opposite end of the pan, slide it back to the edge of the pan.
8.	Brush the empty part of the pan with oil and pour in more egg mixture, lifting up the omelet roll to let it flow underneath the roll. Repeat this process until all egg mixture has been used and the omelet is firm but not hard.
9.	Cool it down and cut into bite-sized pieces.

PROS

Tamagoyaki is easy to cook and customizable for personal preference.

With its soft texture and savory taste, it makes a great breakfast, snack, or bento filler.

CONS

The dish is high in sodium due to the use of soy sauce and dashi.

Some may find the dish a bit bland as it is not typically seasoned aggressively.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggs are a good source of protein and are rich in vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B12 and choline.
Soy sauce contains antioxidants and has been linked to reduced risk of heart disease.
Dashi is rich in umami flavor and may help stimulate digestion and boost the immune system.

	3 large eggs
	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	3 tablespoons dashi ( optional )
	1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
	1 teaspoon soy sauce
	1 teaspoon mirin
	1 pinch salt