Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette) – No Special Pan Needed

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large eggs (Fresh is best)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Fine sea salt preferred)
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce (Regular or light soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon Mirin or sugar (Mirin preferred, but sugar is fine)
• 2 teaspoons Neutral oil (Vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil)

Instructions

1. Prepare and season eggs

   Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp mirin (or sugar). Whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.

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2. Heat and oil the pan

   Heat a 10-inch non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of neutral oil and spread it evenly using a folded paper towel.

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   Temperature: Medium-high

3. Cook first egg layer

   Pour a thin layer of egg mixture into the pan, just enough to cover the bottom. Let it set partially (edges firm, top still a bit wet).

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   Temperature: Medium-high

4. Roll first layer

   Using chopsticks or a spatula, gently roll the set egg from one side of the pan to the other. Move the rolled egg to one side of the pan.

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5. Oil pan and add next layer

   Oil the pan again lightly, especially where the egg will touch. Pour another thin layer of egg mixture, lifting the rolled egg so the new layer flows underneath.

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6. Cook and roll second layer

   Let the new layer set at the bottom while the top is still slightly wet. Roll the egg again, starting from the rolled side, so the new layer wraps around the previous roll.

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7. Repeat layering and rolling

   Continue oiling the pan, pouring thin layers of egg, and rolling until all egg mixture is used up (usually 3-5 layers).

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8. Rest and slice

   Remove the rolled omelette from the pan and let it cool for 2-3 minutes on a cutting board. Trim the ends if desired, then slice into 1-inch pieces.

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9. Clean up

   Wash the pan, bowl, whisk, spatula/chopsticks, knife, and cutting board. Wipe down the counter.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

4g

Fat

12g

Fiber

0g