Tamagoyaki

Tamagoyaki
This tamagoyaki recipe creates a traditional Japanese rolled omelette infused with a delicate balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring eggs seasoned with mirin, soy sauce, and a hint of sugar, skillfully rolled into layers of fluffy perfection.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • oil

  1. In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and add mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Whisk the mixture until well combined and slightly frothy.

  2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with vegetable oil using a paper towel or brush.

  3. Once the pan is heated, pour a thin layer of the egg mixture into the pan, just enough to cover the bottom evenly.

  4. Allow the egg to cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to set but the center is still slightly runny.

  5. Using chopsticks or a spatula, gently fold one edge of the egg layer towards the center, about one-third of the way.

  6. Pour a little more egg mixture along the edge of the folded egg layer to fill the space in the pan.

  7. Once the new layer starts to set, carefully roll the egg towards the opposite edge of the pan.

  8. Grease the empty space in the pan again and pour in more egg mixture. Tilt the pan to allow the new mixture to flow under the rolled egg.

  9. Repeat the folding and rolling process until all the egg mixture is used up, forming a neat rolled omelette.

  10. Once the tamagoyaki is cooked through and has a nice golden color on the outside, transfer it to a cutting board.

  11. Let the tamagoyaki cool slightly, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.

  12. Serve the tamagoyaki slices as a side dish or garnish with some chopped green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.

Enjoy your simple and delicious homemade tamagoyaki!