How to Make Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)
A soft, slightly sweet rolled omelette that's a staple in Japanese breakfasts, bento boxes, and sushi—easier than it looks!
🇯🇵 What Is Tamagoyaki?
Tamagoyaki is a traditional Japanese rolled omelette made by layering seasoned egg in a rectangular pan. It's slightly sweet, savory, and delicate in texture. Popular in bento boxes, sushi, and Japanese breakfasts, tamagoyaki is loved for its balance of flavor and presentation.
Variation: Sweet tamagoyaki (with sugar or mirin)
Tamagoyaki 卵焼き(Japanese Sweet ＆ Savory Egg Roll) Recipe by Claren Stefanie
Classic Japanese dish that never goes wrong over time. Japanese often eat Tamagoyaki for breakfast or bento box. Serve it with Miso Soup and steamed rice, and you have homemade Japanese style breakfast. 😊
🍳 Ingredients to prepare Tamagoyaki
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dashi (optional, for dashimaki style)
- Pinch of salt
Optional garnish: shredded nori, sesame seeds, or a strip of seaweed for serving sushi-style.
🔪 How to Make Tamagoyaki (Step by Step)
Check out these recipes to learn how to make tamagoyaki effortlessly!
Basic Dashi Tamagoyaki With Instructions For Rolling Recipe by cookpad.japan
I made this for my husband who loves eggs. This is my best rolled omelette. This is kind of sweet so please use less sugar if you want it to be less sweet! Here are some tips for cooking: - Take your time even when the heat is off. - Very lightly oil every nook and cranny of the pan removing any ext…
Tamagoyaki In A Round Pan Parchment Paper Trick! Recipe by Gem
Was trying to experiment making tamagoyaki without having to buy a rectangular pan. I tried cooking it straight on a round pan before but results weren’t great. Tried today with parchment paper. Placing parchment paper on a pan and then rolling the egg! Super easy! And no clean up!
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🍱 Serving Ideas
- Slice into thick pieces for bento boxes
- Serve over sushi rice as tamagoyaki nigiri
- Enjoy warm with miso soup and rice for traditional breakfast
For Bento: Marbled Tamagoyaki With Edamame Recipe by cookpad.japan
This tamagoyaki is a godsend when you want to add some color to a bento that doesn’t have any green vegetables in it. To make it easy to roll up, don’t put any edamame on the far side of the tamagoyaki. When you mix the egg, the white is left as-is. Recipe by Konyamo ippai
FAQs about Tamagoyaki
- What is tamagoyaki? A sweet-savory Japanese rolled omelette often served in bentos and sushi.
- How do you make tamagoyaki? Cook thin layers of seasoned egg in a rectangular pan, rolling them up as you go.
- What ingredients are used in tamagoyaki? Eggs, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and optionally dashi.
- How is tamagoyaki cooked? It’s cooked layer by layer in a rectangular pan, rolled gently each time.
📌 Summary
Tamagoyaki is easy to make, endlessly customizable, and adds authentic Japanese flair to any meal. Try it sweet, savory, or with dashi for extra umami!