**Tamago Sushi: A Delectable Egg Sushi Experience**
Tamago sushi, also known as egg sushi or omelet sushi, is a popular and versatile dish in Japanese cuisine. It consists of a thin layer of sweet, savory egg omelet wrapped around a center of sushi rice. The omelet is typically made with eggs, sugar, mirin, and soy sauce, resulting in a tender, fluffy texture and a slightly sweet flavor. Tamago sushi is often served as part of a nigiri platter or as an ingredient in various sushi rolls.
This article delves into the art of crafting tamago sushi, providing two distinct recipes that cater to different skill levels and preferences. The first recipe, "Classic Tamago Sushi," offers a straightforward approach for beginners, guiding them through the steps of making the egg omelet, seasoning the sushi rice, and assembling the final dish. The second recipe, "Advanced Tamago Sushi," takes the technique a step further, introducing the traditional method of cooking the egg omelet in a rectangular pan, resulting in a more authentic presentation.
Whether you're a seasoned sushi enthusiast or a curious home cook, these recipes will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create mouthwatering tamago sushi at home. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your workspace, and embark on a culinary journey to explore the delightful flavors of this iconic Japanese dish.
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 TAMAGO EGG
Tamago egg is classic Japanese folded omelet sometimes called tamagoyaki. The omelet is sweet, has a light texture, and works well when served over sushi rice and with soy and wasabi sauce for dipping. Tamago is the Japanese word for egg. Mirin is sweet rice wine and dashi is traditional Japanese soup stock (make from kelp or shiitake). These ingredients are now carried in most larger grocery stores or at Asian markets.
Provided by Pokerman11
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat eggs thoroughly in a bowl; whisk in dashi stock, sugar, mirin, and soy sauce until sugar has dissolved.
- Place a nonstick skillet or omelet pan over medium heat. Oil the pan with vegetable oil. Pour a thin layer of egg mixture into the hot pan and swirl to coat pan.
- When egg layer is firm on the bottom but still slightly liquid on top, lift up about 1 inch of the edge of the omelet with a spatula and fold end over remaining egg layer; continue rolling the omelet to the end and push the roll to the edge of the skillet. Oil the skillet again if it looks dry; pour another thin layer of egg into the skillet and lift the roll to let the egg flow underneath the omelet roll. Fold the omelet roll over the new layer of egg, continuing to roll to the end as before. Push omelet to edge of skillet.
- Pour a new egg layer into the skillet, oiling the pan if needed. Roll the omelet over to incorporate the next egg layer into the roll. Pour new layers and roll into the omelet until all egg mixture has been used. Remove omelet to a serving platter and cut into 6 equal pieces to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 124.1 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 86.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
TAMAGO SUSHI RECIPE
Tamago Sushi is sweet and savory, with a light, fluffy texture. It's made with Japanese rolled omelet (Tamagoyaki) and seasoned sushi rice. This classic egg sushi is a favorite for adults and children alike and is usually served for breakfast or as a side dish in a bento box. Tamagoyaki is also delicious when served on top of sushi rice.
Provided by Izzy
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash the rice and add it to the rice cooker together with water. Once cooked, transfer to a large bowl and let it cool down slightly. When it's still very warm, stir in the sushi vinegar (or the mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt).
- Beat the eggs in a bowl. Make sure not to over-beat the eggs.
- In another bowl, whisk together water, rice vinegar, sugar and mirin until sugar is dissolved.
- Combine the egg mixture with the seasoning mixture. Whisk gently. Strain the egg mixture through a sieve. Pour the mixture into a measuring cup or a jar with a spout and handle for easy pouring during cooking.
- Heat a rectangular tamagoyaki pan (you can also use a round pan, see notes*) over medium. Then dip a folded paper towel in oil, and apply to the pan.
- Once the oil is hot, pour a thin layer of the seasoned egg mixture into the pan. Tilt the pan to allow the liquid to flow to the edge of the pan.
- After the egg has set a little bit but still soft on the surface, start rolling it into a log shape. Make sure the egg is not cooked too much, otherwise, it won't stick as you roll the log. (It's fine if your eggs are not neatly folded).
- Move the rolled omelette to one side, and apply more oil to the pan with the paper towel. (Remember to apply the oil under the omelette.)
- Pour another layer of egg mixture cover the bottom of the pan. Lift the omelette to let the mixture run underneath.
- When this new layer has set slightly and still soft on the top, start rolling the log back onto the set egg to the other end of the pan.
- Repeat this process until you've used all the egg mixture.
- Remove from the pan and place the tamagoyaki on a sushi mat. Wrap it up and shape the tamagoyaki when it's still hot. Let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Slice the tamagoyaki into 12 pieces, and set aside.
- Cut the nori seaweed into ¼-inch wide strips. Set aside.
- Take 3/4 handful cooked rice and shape it to a long oval form (about 1 ½ inche). Squeeze the rice gently and flatten the bottom. (You can dip your hands in vinegar water** to prevent sticking.)
- Place a piece of tamagoyaki on the rice, and then press it firmly to sick on the rice.
- Wrap the nori strip around the width of the sushi to secure the tamagoyaki to the rice. Repeat to make 12 pieces.
- Place the assembled Tamago sushi on the plate. Serve with optional soy sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 82 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TAMAGOYAKI: JAPANESE ROLLED OMELET
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Beat eggs in a bowl.
- Add dashi soup and sugar in the egg and mix well.
- Heat a tamagoyaki pan over medium heat. Oil the pan.
- Pour a scoop of egg mixture in the pan and spread over the surface.
- Cook it until half done and roll the egg toward the bottom side.
- Move the rolled egg to the top side.
- Oil the empty part of the pan and pour another scoop of egg mixture in the space and under the rolled egg.
- Cook it until half done and roll the egg again so that the omelet becomes thicker.
- Cook the omelet until done.
- If you are using a regular frying pan, shape tamagoyaki on bamboo mat.
- Cut tamagoyaki into 1-inch-thick pieces.
- Serve for breakfast, put in a bento as a side dish, or used as a filling in sushi.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 372 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 176 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize 2 Tamagoyaki (2 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TAMAGO YAKI (SUSHI OMELETTE)
Tamago is Japanese for "egg". Tamago yaki is sushi using an egg, like a sushi omelette. I really love it for it's sweet taste and light texture. You need a tamago pan to make this recipe. Any type of stock can be used in place of the dashi for a less fishy taste. Sounds complicated, but after a bit of practice, it gets much easier.
Provided by BirdyBaker
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 1 roll
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat the eggs VERY well, being sure to get them as smooth as possible.
- Pour about 1/4 of the mixture into a well-oiled tamago pan and spread as if you are making a crepe.
- As the mixture cooks, bubbles and sets, roll it and move it to the back of the pan.
- Add more oil to the pan and some more of the mixture, making sure to get some under the roll.
- As it cooks, roll the old roll back to the front of the pan, then again to the back.
- Repeat until you are out of mixture.
- Remove roll from the pan and roll as you would a sushi roll, squeezinng out excess liquid.
- You can roll it into either a round or rectangular shape and slice it when it has cooled.
- Can be served as is, or as nigiri, atop a mound of rice wrapped in a thin sheet of nori.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 744, Sodium 482.4, Carbohydrate 14.5, Sugar 13.4, Protein 25.5
TAMAGO SUSHI, EGG SUSHI, OR OMELET SUSHI
Steps:
- For Egg Omelet: Break the four eggs. Stir the eggs (specifically with chopsticks) but do not beat hard. Add in the sugar, mirin, dashi or vegetable stock, and salt to the eggs. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well-blended. With an oil-soaked cloth, wipe a rectangular skillet. Place the rectangular skillet on low heat for a few minutes and gently pour the egg mixture onto the skillet. When the bottom of the omelet starts to brown, lift one side of the omelet up and roll it. Each roll should be about two inches wide (more like a fold.) Put the rolled up omelet on a cutting board and cut the edges off. Cut the rolled up omelet to make one by two inch pieces. For the Sushi Base: First cut the nori sheet into thin strips, about 1.5 inches long. Then moisten your hands with water (and maybe rub them with the inside of an avocado.) Form a rectangular block of sushi rice with your hands that matches the omelet slices (or is a little smaller). Once you have made enough of the sushi bases, place the omelet slices on the sushi and tie together with the nori.
Tips:
- Use fresh eggs: Fresh eggs will give you the best flavor and texture for your tamago sushi.
- Don't overcook the eggs: The eggs should be cooked just until they are set, otherwise they will become tough.
- Use a good quality soy sauce: The soy sauce is one of the key ingredients in tamago sushi, so it's important to use a good quality one.
- Make sure your sushi rice is cooked properly: The sushi rice is the other key ingredient in tamago sushi, so it's important to make sure it's cooked properly. The rice should be sticky and slightly chewy.
- Be patient: Making tamago sushi takes time and practice. Don't get discouraged if your first few attempts don't turn out perfect. Just keep practicing and you'll eventually get the hang of it.
Conclusion:
Tamago sushi is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover eggs. With a little practice, you can easily make tamago sushi at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give tamago sushi a try. You won't be disappointed!
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