Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled egg omelet)
Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled egg omelet) is a medium Japanese recipe that serves 2. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by Tiffoodss on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 6 min | Total: 16 min
Cost: $1.38 total, $0.69 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pcs Eggs (large)
- 1 tsp Dashi Powder (instant dashi powder)
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
- 0.25 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for greasing pan)
Instructions
Prepare Eggs
Crack four large eggs into a measuring cup and whisk vigorously until the whites and yolks are fully combined and the mixture is slightly frothy.
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Season Egg Mixture
Add 1 tsp dashi powder, 1 tsp sugar, and ¼ tsp salt to the beaten eggs. Stir until the seasonings are completely dissolved.
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Heat Pan
Place a rectangular tamagoyaki pan (or an 8‑inch non‑stick skillet) over low heat. Lightly brush the surface with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
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Temperature: Low heat
First Thin Layer
Pour a small amount of the egg mixture—just enough to coat the bottom of the pan (about ¼ cup). Tilt the pan to spread the egg into a thin, even sheet.
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Temperature: Low heat
Roll the First Layer
Using a spatula, gently lift the edge of the egg sheet and roll it toward you, applying light pressure so the roll stays together.
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Add Second Layer
Slide the rolled egg to the far side of the pan. If the pan looks dry, brush a little more oil. Pour another thin portion of egg mixture, letting it flow underneath the existing roll.
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Temperature: Low heat
Repeat Layers
Repeat the pour‑roll‑slide process 3‑4 more times until all egg mixture is used, creating a multi‑layered rectangular roll.
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Temperature: Low heat
Cool and Slice
Remove the roll from the pan and let it cool on a cutting board for 2 minutes. Slice into half‑inch (≈1 cm) pieces.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Allergens: Eggs
Last updated: April 18, 2026





