{"id":"recipe_af99932315","slug":"tamagoyaki-japanese-rolled-omelette","title":"Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)","description":"A classic Japanese breakfast and bento staple, this delicate rolled omelette is both sweet and savory with a light, airy texture.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"large","notes":"","group":"Egg Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 tbsp dashi (Japanese soup stock)","name":"Dashi","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"can substitute with water and dashi powder","group":"Egg Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Egg Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"light soy sauce preferred to maintain color","group":"Egg Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp mirin","name":"Mirin","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Egg Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"Pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Egg Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tbsp vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"for greasing the pan","group":"Cooking","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a bowl, whisk the eggs gently, trying not to incorporate too much air or create foam. Add the dashi, sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and salt, then stir until the sugar is dissolved.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk the eggs gently, trying not","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat a Tamagoyaki pan over medium-low heat. Soak a folded paper towel in vegetable oil and lightly coat the surface of the pan.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a Tamagoyaki pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour a small amount of the egg mixture into the pan to create a thin layer. Once the bottom is set but the top is still slightly runny, roll the egg layer from the far end toward you. Push the rolled egg to the far end of the pan.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour a small amount of the egg mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Apply more oil to the empty space of the pan. Pour another thin layer of egg, making sure to lift the first roll so the new liquid flows underneath it. When set, roll the first roll over the new layer toward you. Repeat this process until all egg mixture is used.","group":"Cooking","title":"Apply more oil to the empty space of the pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the omelette from the pan and place it on a bamboo mat (makisu). Wrap and shape it while still warm. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into 1-inch thick pieces.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove the omelette from the pan","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Using a rectangular Tamagoyaki pan is highly recommended for the perfect shape, but a small round non-stick pan can work if you trim the edges. Straining the egg mixture through a sieve ensures a perfectly smooth texture.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["side","main"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Tamagoyaki pan (rectangular)","Whisk","Bamboo rolling mat","Paper towel","Sieve (optional)"],"diet":["vegetarian","high_protein"],"allergens":["eggs","soy"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"roll","note":"Yields one multi-layered roll sliced into 4-6 pieces"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be cooked and refrigerated; it tastes great cold in lunch boxes."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in the microwave or serve cold."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_af99932315%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b83896c6-2572-472f-b680-1e5b21c3ebd2","imageAlt":"Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["japanese","egg","tamagoyaki","breakfast","bento","omelette","rolled egg"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:01:37.916Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:01:37.916Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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