This top-rated tamago recipe seems intimidating, but it’s surprisingly easy to make at home!
What Is Tamago?
Tamago (a.k.a. tamagoyaki) is a Japanese omelet. It’s made by rolling together thin layers of fried eggs, then slicing the log into rectangles. Since the egg is mixed with dashi, sugar, and mirin, the finished product has a complex and subtly sweet flavor. Tamago is traditionally served for breakfast or as a sushi ingredient.
Tamago Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this tamago recipe:
- Eggs: Four eggs will make about six servings.
- Dashi stock: You can use store-bought dashi stock or make your own at home.
- Sugar: Sweeten things up with a tablespoon of white sugar.
- Mirin: Mirin (Japanese sweet wine) adds a blend of sweetness and umami.
- Soy sauce: Salty soy sauce lends savory flavor.
- Oil: Use vegetable oil to cook the tamago in a skillet.
How to Make Tamago
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below – but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make tamago at home:
- Beat the eggs, then whisk in the remaining ingredients (except the oil).
- Follow the detailed instructions in Step 3 to cook and form the rolled omelet.
- Cut into six equal pieces to serve.
Tip from recipe creator Pokerman11: It is best to use a tamago pan, which is a 5x7-inch square nonstick frying pan, but any small pan will work — you just won't have square ends on your finished omelet.
How to Store Tamago
Enjoy the homemade tamago right away or freeze it for up to two weeks. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“This was a great recipe,” according to one Allrecipes community member. “I did not have the dashi, so I substituted with chicken broth and a splash of seasoned rice wine vinegar. It was great.”
“So yummy and easy,” raves NicholeB. “I used a round skillet and it worked great. Probably not as pretty, but tasted fantastic.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
