Japanese Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelette)
A sweet and savory Japanese rolled omelette that's perfect for breakfast, bento boxes, or as a side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings

Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons dashi stock or water
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 /4 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- Optional: nori seaweed strips
Recommended Tools
Tamagoyaki Pans
Traditional pans for Japanese omelettes
Instructions
- 1Beat eggs in a bowl until well combined but not overly frothy.
- 2Mix dashi, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl until sugar dissolves.
- 3Combine egg mixture with seasoning mixture, strain through a fine sieve.
- 4Heat rectangular tamagoyaki pan over medium heat, oil lightly.
- 5Pour a thin layer of egg mixture, let it set slightly.
- 6Start rolling from one end when the surface is still slightly wet.
- 7Oil the pan again, pour another layer, lift the roll to let new egg flow underneath.
- 8Continue rolling and adding layers until all egg mixture is used.
- 9Cook until golden brown on all sides.
- 10Let cool slightly before slicing into thick pieces.
- 11Serve with grated daikon radish if desired.
Pro Tip
Use a rectangular tamagoyaki pan for best results, but a regular non-stick pan can work too. The key is to roll the omelette while the top is still slightly wet.