Tamagoyaki: Japanese Rolled Egg Omelet
Tamagoyaki: Japanese Rolled Egg Omelet is tender and gently sweet with a hint of soy and mirin, layered into soft folds that stay custardy at the center. A touch of sesame aroma and optional furikake adds nuance, making it perfect for breakfast, bento boxes, or a light snack alongside rice and pickles.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tamagoyaki: Japanese Rolled Egg Omelet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the eggs to a bowl with the water, soy sauce, mirin, salt, sugar, and cayenne. Beat the eggs with a fork until the whites are fully mixed in. Pour the egg mixture into a pourable measuring cup.
- 2
Place a 10-inch non-stick pan over medium heat. Combine the sesame and vegetable oil in a small bowl, then use a brush to oil the pan.
- 3
Pour in 1/3 of the egg mixture. Tilt the pan to coat the bottom with eggs. Cook until the omelet is about halfway set, then use a spatula to fold about 1 inch of the edge toward the center on three sides to square off those three sides. If the eggs are cooking too quickly, lower the heat to medium-low. Use a spatula to roll the omelet toward the rounded side to make a rectangular roll, about 2 inches wide and 8 inches long.
- 4
Slide the omelet to about 3 inches from the edge of the pan, and brush more oil over the pan surface. Pour the second 1/3 of the eggs around the omelet. Lift the omelet slightly with the spatula so some of the eggs run underneath. Raise the heat back to medium if it was reduced. When this egg layer is halfway set, use a spatula to roll it up and over the already-folded omelet in the pan, continuing to roll into a rectangle.
- 5
Add the remaining 1/3 of the egg mixture, and repeat the cooking and rolling steps to form the final layer.
- 6
Transfer the omelet onto plastic wrap, use it to shape the omelet, then wrap and roll it into a tight package; cover with a towel and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- 7
Unwrap, cut into 6 or 8 pieces, and serve on a warm plate. Sprinkle with furikake.
- Calories 271.15 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 18.72 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 10.98 g 4%
- Total Fat 16.79 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.33 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 469.31 mg High 156%
- Sodium 402.65 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.43 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 79.25 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.7 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 309.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 112.56 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 0.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 2.0 mcg Moderate 10%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Tamagoyaki: Japanese Rolled Egg Omelet is a Japanese breakfast recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, Furikake, and Mirin. Each serving provides about 271.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tamagoyaki: Japanese Rolled Egg Omelet?
- It is a Japanese omelet recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or lunch or snack.
- What is Tamagoyaki: Japanese Rolled Egg Omelet made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, Furikake, Mirin, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tamagoyaki: Japanese Rolled Egg Omelet?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 271.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tamagoyaki: Japanese Rolled Egg Omelet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Tamagoyaki: Japanese Rolled Egg Omelet healthy?
- Tamagoyaki: Japanese Rolled Egg Omelet has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 271.15 calories and 18.72 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 402.65 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.33 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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