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Japanese Omelet (Tamagoyaki)

Name: Japanese Omelet (Tamagoyaki)
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons sugar; Pinch of salt; 1 teaspoon sake; 1 teaspoon mirin; ⅓ cup bonito dashi broth; Oil, to taste; 1 shiso leaf; Grated Japanese radish, to serve; Soy sauce, to serve

By Tasty25 min2 servings

Whip up a delightful Japanese omelette that's perfect for breakfast or bento boxes! This fluffy, savory treat is rolled to perfection and bursting with umami flavor.

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, sugar, salt, sake, mirin, and broth, and mix well.
2
Heat a tamagoyaki pan at over medium heat. Brush a thin layer of oil on the pan.
3
Pour ⅙ of egg mixture into pan and quickly swirl to cover the entire pan. When the egg is set, gently roll the egg.
4
With the rolled egg still in the pan, pour in ⅙ of the egg mixture. Lift up the rolled egg and let the mixture to flow under it. When the egg is set, roll the omelette toward you.
5
Repeat, adding ⅙ of the mixture at a time, continuing to roll the egg into a large roll.
6
Cut the tamagoyaki in half and pierce with a skewer.
7
Serve with a shiso leaf, grated radish, and soy sauce.
8
Enjoy!