Tamago Yaki Sushi Omelette

Delight your taste buds with the elegant simplicity of Tamago Yaki Sushi Omelette, a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine that combines sweet, savory, and umami flavors in every delicate layer. This popular dish features fluffy, paper-thin layers of egg infused with sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and dashi stock, expertly rolled together to create a beautifully layered omelette. Cooked in a traditional rectangular tamagoyaki pan (or a standard nonstick pan), this recipe is both beginner-friendly and quick to prepare, requiring just 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes to cook. Perfect as a standalone snack or sliced and served atop sushi rice for homemade tamago sushi, Tamago Yaki’s harmonious taste and aesthetic presentation make it a must-try for lovers of Japanese food.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Eggs
• 1.5 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet cooking wine)
• 2 tablespoons Dashi stock
• 1 tablespoon Neutral cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and beat them thoroughly to combine the yolks and whites.

Step 2

Add the sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and dashi stock to the eggs. Whisk until the mixture is fully blended and slightly frothy.

Step 3

Heat a rectangular or square tamagoyaki pan (or a small nonstick frying pan) over medium heat. Lightly coat the pan with a thin layer of neutral cooking oil using a paper towel or brush.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low-medium and pour a thin layer of the egg mixture into the pan, just enough to coat the surface. Tilt the pan to spread the mixture evenly.

Step 5

Allow the egg layer to cook until it is almost set but still slightly moist on top.

Step 6

Using a spatula or chopsticks, carefully roll the cooked egg layer from one end of the pan to the other, creating a single rolled layer. Push the roll to one side of the pan.

Step 7

Re-oil the pan lightly, then pour another thin layer of the egg mixture into the pan, ensuring it touches the existing roll. Again, tilt the pan to spread evenly.

Step 8

Once the new layer is almost set, roll the existing omelette roll onto the new layer, creating multiple layers. Repeat this process until the egg mixture is used up.

Step 9

Once complete, remove the rolled omelette from the pan and let it cool slightly. Using a sharp knife, trim the ends if needed and slice the tamagoyaki into bite-sized pieces.

Step 10

Serve as is, or use the slices to top sushi rice for tamago sushi. Enjoy your homemade Tamago Yaki!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	283.9 grams (283.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	531

Total Fat 33.40g	43%
Saturated Fat 8.30g	42%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 744mg	248%
Sodium 552mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 28.80g	10%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 27.60g
Protein 25.80g	52%

Vitamin D 164IU	820%
Calcium 115mg	9%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 299mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.9%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 22.2%