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Japanese Rolled Omelet (Tamagoyaki)

November 2, 2008 29 Comments

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Tamagoyaki is a slightly sweet, delicious, and delicate omelet that is often packed into Japanese bento boxes and also served at sushi bars as tamago nigiri | rasamalaysia.com

Tamagoyaki is a slightly sweet, delicious, and delicate omelet that is often packed into Japanese bento boxes and also served at sushi bars as tamago nigiri | rasamalaysia.com

I have gone Japanese food crazy lately. It all started after my recent trip to Tokyo. While I always have food crushes, this time it’s more substantial. I am motivated to learn more about Japanese cuisine and to understand the basic techniques of making Japanese food, precisely Japanese home cooking.

Tamagoyaki is a slightly sweet, delicious, and delicate omelet that is often packed into Japanese bento boxes and also served at sushi bars as tamago nigiri | rasamalaysia.com

My current love affair with Japanese food has gotten me some new kitchen utensils: a daikon grater, a tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet) pan, and a sushi mat. I have also bought a couple of new Japanese cookbooks: Kaiseki Cookbook and Japanese Homestyle Cooking. (Both are great cookbooks!) And my pantry is now choked full of Japanese ingredients: sansho (Japanese variation of Sichuan peppercorn), konbu/kombu (dried kelp), bonito flakes, ponzu, and more miso.

Tamagoyaki is a slightly sweet, delicious, and delicate omelet that is often packed into Japanese bento boxes and also served at sushi bars as tamago nigiri | rasamalaysia.com

For the past two weeks, I have been reading through my new cookbooks and testing out various Japanese recipes. As a home cook, the process of experimenting with unfamiliar ingredients and new techniques is inspiring. It has been very fun and fulfilling. I enjoy every minute of it.

Tamagoyaki is a slightly sweet, delicious, and delicate omelet that is often packed into Japanese bento boxes and also served at sushi bars as tamago nigiri | rasamalaysia.com

I am a big fan of Japanese rolled omelet or tamagoyaki–the slightly sweet but delicate omelet that is often packed into Japanese bento boxes and also served at sushi bars as tamago nigiri. I love its aesthetic: yellow and all rolled up in a small package that is easily picked up with a pair of chopsticks. Plus, the taste is utterly delicious and unlike any omelets I have ever tasted!

Tamagoyaki is a slightly sweet, delicious, and delicate omelet that is often packed into Japanese bento boxes and also served at sushi bars as tamago nigiri | rasamalaysia.com

The first time I tried making tamagoyaki, I failed in its shape and form even though I got the recipe right. There is a specific technique–a skill if you will–in making Japanese rolled omelet or tamagoyaki. My second attempt was a success, not a perfect execution yet, but I got it right. I still need to work on its presentation, the texture and consistency of each layer, and also the heat.

Tamagoyaki is a slightly sweet, delicious, and delicate omelet that is often packed into Japanese bento boxes and also served at sushi bars as tamago nigiri | rasamalaysia.com

Anyway, I did capture some pictures of the step-by-step process for tamagoyaki, but do refer to the video clips here and here for a better guide.

Tamagoyaki is a slightly sweet, delicious, and delicate omelet that is often packed into Japanese bento boxes and also served at sushi bars as tamago nigiri | rasamalaysia.com

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29 COMMENTS... read them below or add one

  1. ryan

    June 24, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    cool recipe, I’ll try it out.

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  2. Jazzmin

    January 1, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Can I do this recipe in a regular circle pan? What size of pan should I use for this recipe, 10in or 12 inch circle frying pan. Did you use extra large eggs? Do you think if will taste ok if I don’t add the dashi no moto? Thank-you very much.

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