Japanese Tamagoyaki Lunch Bento
Japanese Tamagoyaki Lunch Bento brings together a tender rolled omelet with subtly sweet mirin notes, fluffy rice wrapped with nori, and a bright tamari-ginger-wasabi dip that adds gentle heat. Crisp edamame and tender broccoli round out the box with fresh, nutty accents from sesame. It’s a balanced, flavorful lunch you’ll enjoy for workdays, picnics, or a light midday meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Rinse the rice under cool water until the water runs clear; drain.
- 2
Bring the rice and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a pot; reduce the heat.
- 3
Simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Cool for 10 to 20 minutes.
- 5
Cut the nori sheet into two 1-inch strips; reserve the rest of the sheet for the tamagoyaki.
- 6
Using wet hands, divide the cooled rice into 4 equal portions, keeping your hands wet to prevent sticking.
- 7
Make an indentation in 1 rice portion with your thumb; fill the indentation with 1 teaspoon bonito flakes.
- 8
Place another rice portion on top to enclose the onigiri.
- 9
Shape into an oval; wrap the middle with 1 nori (1-inch) strip.
- 10
Repeat to make a second onigiri with the remaining rice portions, bonito flakes, and nori (1-inch) strip.
- 11
Sprinkle white and black sesame seeds on top of the onigiri.
- 12
Place in a bento box.
- 13
Whisk the eggs, mirin, and 1/8 teaspoon tamari together in a bowl; divide into 3 portions.
- 14
Cut the remaining portion of the nori sheet into four 1/2-inch strips.
- 15
Heat oil in a small saucepan or square tamagoyaki pan over medium-high heat.
- 16
Add 1/3 of the egg mixture; cook until almost firm, 2 to 3 minutes. If the omelet is too firm, it will not stick together well.
- 17
Slide the flat omelet onto a plate.
- 18
Add 4 nori (1/2-inch) strips to the pan with some space between each.
- 19
Add 1/3 of the egg mixture to the pan; cook until almost firm, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 20
Roll it up carefully in the pan with the nori strips.
- 21
Slide the rolled omelet onto the edge of the first unrolled omelet.
- 22
Add the remaining 1/3 egg mixture to the pan; cook until almost firm, 2 to 3 minutes; roll it up and slide it on top of the second omelet.
- 23
Cool until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
- 24
Roll the entire layered omelet together with the nori inside.
- 25
Cut into 4 pieces.
- 26
Place alongside the onigiri in the bento box.
- 27
Combine 2 tablespoons tamari, ginger, and wasabi paste in a bowl; transfer to a portable container and place in the bento box.
- 28
Add edamame and steamed broccoli to the bento box.
- Calories 831.38 kcal High
- Protein 36.79 g Good Source
- Carbs 117.77 g Moderate
- Total Fat 22.41 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.03 g High
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High
- Cholesterol 468.01 mg High
- Sodium 540.29 mg High
- Fiber 13.6 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.16 g High
- Added Sugar 7.47 g Moderate
- Calcium 168.42 mg Moderate
- Iron 6.08 mg Good Source
- Potassium 889.24 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 136.68 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 3.61 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Japanese Tamagoyaki Lunch Bento is a Japanese lunch recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 1, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Sesame Seeds, Broccoli Florets, Edamame Beans, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 831.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Japanese Tamagoyaki Lunch Bento?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for lunch.
- What is Japanese Tamagoyaki Lunch Bento made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Sesame Seeds, Broccoli Florets, Edamame Beans, Eggs, Fish Seasoning. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Japanese Tamagoyaki Lunch Bento?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Japanese Tamagoyaki Lunch Bento?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 831.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Japanese Tamagoyaki Lunch Bento easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 28 steps.
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