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Tamagoyaki

A sweet and savory rolled omelette.

15 minutes
Serves 4
Breakfast/Side

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl or measuring cup, combine the dashi, sugar, soy sauce, and mirin, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Add the eggs and use chopsticks to gently "cut" through the whites and yolks, mixing them thoroughly without whipping in air bubbles.

  3. 3

    Heat a rectangular tamagoyaki pan over medium heat. Dip a folded paper towel in neutral oil and vigorously rub it over the entire pan.

  4. 4

    Pour a thin layer of the egg mixture into the pan, tilting to cover the bottom. When it is half-set but still shiny on top, use chopsticks or a spatula to roll the egg tightly from the far end toward you.

  5. 5

    Push the rolled log back to the far end. Re-oil the empty part of the pan. Pour another thin layer of egg, making sure it flows *underneath* the existing log.

  6. 6

    Once the new layer is half-set, roll the log toward you again, wrapping it in the new layer. Repeat this process 3-4 times until all the egg is used and you have a thick, golden, multi-layered rectangular omelette. Let it cool slightly before slicing into thick pieces.

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