Tamago Maki Also Tamagoyaki Japanese Egg Roll Recipe

Master the art of making delicious Tamago Maki, the perfect Japanese sweet egg roll, even without a specialized tamagoyaki pan! This recipe, perfected through experimentation, delivers a savory and subtly sweet egg roll that's fantastic on its own or as a topping for nigiri. Learn how to achieve that signature fluffy texture and beautiful layered appearance with easy-to-follow instructions. Perfect for sushi lovers and home cooks alike!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 309.4 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Tamago Maki Also Tamagoyaki Japanese Egg Roll

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tamago Maki Also Tamagoyaki Japanese Egg Roll

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How to Make Tamago Maki Also Tamagoyaki Japanese Egg Roll

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, dashi stock, mirin, sugar, and soy sauce until light and frothy. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
  2. Lightly grease a non-stick frying pan (8-10 inch) with cooking spray or oil. Heat over medium-high heat.
  3. Pour about 1/3 of the egg mixture into the hot pan, tilting to spread it evenly into a thin layer.
  4. Cook until the edges begin to set and the top is no longer glossy (about 1-2 minutes).
  5. Sprinkle a small portion of the chopped green onions over the cooked egg.
  6. Using chopsticks or a spatula, gently lift the edge of the omelet farthest from you and begin rolling it towards you, creating a tight roll.
  7. Tilt the pan slightly, add another 1/3 of the egg mixture to the pan beside the rolled omelet.
  8. Gently spread the new egg layer to meet the edge of the first layer and cook as in step 4.
  9. Once set, gently roll the omelet, incorporating the new layer into the roll.
  10. Repeat step 7 and 8 with the remaining egg mixture.
  11. Once the entire omelet is rolled, continue to cook for another minute or two to ensure it is fully cooked through.
  12. Remove from heat and let the Tamagoyaki cool slightly. Wrap in a clean paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Gently press to create a neater, more rectangular shape.
  13. Once cool, carefully slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces and garnish with the remaining green onions.
  14. Serve and enjoy your homemade Tamago Maki!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

23g

Carbs

7g