Omelettes may come off as a simple dish but it takes time and practice to master the perfect fold. Follow along with Tasty to learn how to make a standard Japanese omelette called tamagoyaki. This flavorful and versatile dish can be used as a base for various other dishes like sushi rolls, oyakodon, or tamago sando. You can also enjoy it with a simple bowl of rice, or as a filling for your favorite onigiri recipe.
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JAPANESE OMELETTE RECIPE BY TASTY
If you've never tried a Japanese omelette, known as tamagoyaki, prepare to have your mind blown. While some people spend years perfecting this artful omelette, with a little bit of practice, you'll be rolling this at your own home in no time.
Provided by Matt Ciampa
Categories Breakfast
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Gently whisk until the yolks and whites are homogeneous, without incorporating excess air.
- Add the sugar, salt, soy sauce, mirin, and dashi stock and whisk to combine. Pour into a spouted liquid measuring cup for easy pouring.
- Heat a tamagoyaki pan over medium-high heat. Use a folded paper towel and chopsticks or a silicone brush to brush a generous layer of oil on the pan, making sure to get the sides and corners.
- Pour ⅙ of the egg mixture into the pan and quickly tilt to cover the bottom evenly. When the egg is mostly set, but still looks wet on top, gently roll the egg toward you. Push the rolled egg to the opposite side of the pan. Brush the pan with oil and pour in another ⅙ of the egg mixture. Lift up the rolled egg and let the mixture flow underneath. When the egg is almost set, roll the omelette toward you, then push to the other side of the pan. Repeat, adding ⅙ of the mixture at a time and continuing to roll the egg into a large roll. If at any time the pan seems too hot, remove the pan from the heat for a few seconds to cool down instead of adjusting the heat on the stove.
- Remove the rolled omelette from the pan and wrap in a sushi mat, then press into a rectangle, if desired.
- Let cool slightly, then cut crosswise into 1-inch (2.54 cm) slices.
- Serve with grated radish and soy sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 7 grams
TAMAGOYAKI (JAPANESE EGG OMELET) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: dashi powder, salt, soy sauce, sugar, water, eggs, oil
Provided by Rie McClenny
Categories Breakfast
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the dashi, salt, soy sauce, sugar, and water. Mix until everything is dissolved.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and add the seasoning mixture. Mix until well-combined.
- Heat a tamagoyaki pan over medium-high heat. Brush a thin layer of oil on the pan.
- Pour a third of the egg mixture into pan and quickly swirl to cover the entire pan. When the egg is half-set, gently roll the egg.
- With the rolled egg still in the pan, pour in another third of the egg mixture. Lift up the rolled egg and let the mixture to flow under it. When the egg is half-set, roll the omelette toward you. Repeat with the rest of the egg mixture.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 1 gram
JAPANESE OMELETTE (TAMAGOYAKI) RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: eggs, sugar, salt, sake, mirin, bonito dashi broth, oil, shiso leaf, japanese radish, soy sauce
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, sugar, salt, sake, mirin, and broth, and mix well.
- Heat a tamagoyaki pan at over medium heat. Brush a thin layer of oil on the pan.
- Pour ⅙ of egg mixture into pan and quickly swirl to cover the entire pan. When the egg is set, gently roll the egg.
- With the rolled egg still in the pan, pour in ⅙ of the egg mixture. Lift up the rolled egg and let the mixture to flow under it. When the egg is set, roll the omelette toward you.
- Repeat, adding ⅙ of the mixture at a time, continuing to roll the egg into a large roll.
- Cut the tamagoyaki in half and pierce with a skewer.
- Serve with a shiso leaf, grated radish, and soy sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CLASSIC OMELETTE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: eggs, butter, spinach, tomato, mushroom, cheese, nira chive
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs.
- Melt the butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour in the beaten eggs. Stir and shake the pan, moving the eggs around until a few curds form. Reduce the heat to low, then flatten the eggs until the still-runny egg covers the entire bottom of the pan. Add any fillings that you would like.
- Let the omelette cook until the eggs are fully set, 1-2 minutes, then gently roll the omelette and transfer to a plate. The surface should be smooth with no color.
- Sprinkle with chives, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 0 grams
SUPER FLUFFY OMELET RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large egg whites, large egg yolks, unsalted butter, salt, pepper, fresh chive
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Separate the egg whites and the egg yolks in two separate bowls. You'll only need 3 yolks, so discard the other 2 or reserve for another use.
- Whisk the egg yolks until they become homogenous and pale in color. Set aside.
- Transfer the egg whites to a large bowl and whisk until they triple in size and become white with medium peaks.
- Carefully fold the egg yolks into the egg whites until fully incorporated.
- Pour the egg mixture into a medium nonstick frying pan with a lid. Cook over medium-low heat until bottom of omelet has set, about 5 minutes.
- Lift up each side of the omelette and drop a tablespoon of butter underneath.
- Cover the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the top of the omelet has set.
- Remove the lid and season the omelet with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Fold the omelette onto a plate and sprinkle with chives.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 1 gram
CLASSIC FRENCH OMELETTE RECIPE BY TASTY
French omelettes are arguably the most famous omelettes--and the most technically challenging. But fear no more, we take you through all the tips, tricks and techniques to create the most delicious, and beautiful, omelette in no time.
Provided by Matt Ciampa
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add the eggs, water, and salt to a medium bowl. Use a wire whisk or fork to beat until the whites and the yolks are completely combined, with no spots of egg white remaining. The mixture should flow off the whisk evenly. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until it starts to foam, but does not brown, about 1 minute. Pour in the eggs. Using a rubber spatula, constantly scrape the bottom of the pan while also moving it in a circular motion to ensure that the eggs cook slowly, forming only small curds, 1-2 minutes. Be sure to scrape the sides of the pan to incorporate the wispy edges back into the center of the omelette. Once the eggs are softly scrambled and look creamy and custardy, 2-3 minutes more, stop stirring and reduce the heat to low. Use the spatula to smooth the surface in an even layer. You can also gently shake the skillet to settle any uncooked egg. The surface should look wet, but not runny.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let sit for 1 minute to ensure the omelette will hold its shape.
- Gently begin to roll up one side of the omelette. Slide ½ tablespoon of butter into the pan to help release the rest of the omelette from the surface. Continue rolling into a cylinder shape, then invert onto a plate, seam-side down.
- Brush the exterior of the omelette with the remaining ½ tablespoon butter. Garnish with chives and flaky salt.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, free-range eggs and organic vegetables will make a big difference in the final flavor of your omelette.
- Don't overbeat the eggs: Overbeaten eggs will make your omelette tough and rubbery. Just whisk them lightly until they are combined.
- Use a well-seasoned pan: A well-seasoned pan will help to prevent your omelette from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned pan, you can use a non-stick pan.
- Cook the omelette over medium heat: Medium heat will help to cook the omelette evenly without burning it.
- Flip the omelette carefully: Use a spatula to carefully flip the omelette. If you try to flip it too early, it will break.
- Add your fillings after the omelette has cooked: Adding your fillings too early will make them soggy. Wait until the omelette has cooked through before adding them.
- Fold the omelette in half: Once you've added your fillings, fold the omelette in half. This will help to keep the fillings inside.
Conclusion:
The Japanese omelette is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect Japanese omelettes every time.
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