Japanese

Japanese Tamagoyaki

Medium · 15 min

Serves 2JapaneseVegetarianNut-free

Sweet rolled omelette built layer by layer in a rectangular pan. Delicate, golden and bento-box classic.

15 minTotal time

2Serves

3Steps

JapaneseCuisine

Method

Prep
Mix eggs
Whisk eggs with dashi, mirin, soy and sugar until smooth. Strain.
Why: Straining removes chalaza for smooth layers.
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Prep
Roll layers
Pour a thin layer into an oiled tamagoyaki pan. Roll when set, push to one side, add more egg. Repeat.
Why: Building layer by layer creates the signature spiral.
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Prep
Shape and slice
Press in a bamboo mat if desired. Slice into thick pieces.
Why: The mat gives a uniform rectangular shape.
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A small non-stick frying pan works if you don't have a tamagoyaki pan.

Prep
Mix eggs
Whisk eggs with dashi, mirin, soy and sugar until smooth. Strain.
Why: Straining removes chalaza for smooth layers.
Cook from here
Prep
Roll layers
Pour a thin layer into an oiled tamagoyaki pan. Roll when set, push to one side, add more egg. Repeat.
Why: Building layer by layer creates the signature spiral.
Cook from here
Prep
Shape and slice
Press in a bamboo mat if desired. Slice into thick pieces.
Why: The mat gives a uniform rectangular shape.
Cook from here