Japanese Tamagoyaki
JapaneseOther InternationalDesi eggsMedium
Japanese tamagoyaki — a sweet-savoury rolled egg omelette, sliced into neat golden layers. A classic bento favourite made at home.
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 4 Desi eggs
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water or dashi stock
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- Salt to taste
Method
- Whisk the eggs with sugar, soy sauce, water and a pinch of salt.
- Heat a little oil in a small non-stick pan on medium heat.
- Pour a thin layer of egg and cook until just set.
- Roll the layer to one side and push it back.
- Oil the pan again, pour more egg, lift the roll to let egg flow under, and roll again.
- Repeat until all the egg is used; rest, slice and serve.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)180 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)11 g
Carbs (estimate)3 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates. A small rectangular pan is ideal; a small round pan works too. Cook eggs fully. Contains egg and soy.