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Dashimaki Tamago (出汁巻き卵)

Japan

Dashimaki Tamago

Japanese rolled omelette made with dashi broth. The addition of broth makes the dish tender and aromatic, and it is served with a refreshing garnish of grated white daikon radish.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Dashimaki Tamago step 1

    Prepare dashi broth: pour water into a pot, bring to a boil, add katsuobushi and simmer for 1–2 minutes, then strain.

  2. Dashimaki Tamago step 2

    Crack the eggs into a bowl, remove the white membranes, and whisk well.

  3. Dashimaki Tamago step 3

    In a separate bowl, pour the prepared dashi broth, add sugar, salt, and soy sauce, and mix.

  4. Dashimaki Tamago step 4

    Gradually add the broth mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly to obtain a homogeneous batter.

  5. Dashimaki Tamago step 5

    Heat a pan and lightly coat it with vegetable oil.

  6. Dashimaki Tamago step 6

    Pour the first portion of the egg mixture, spread it over the surface while stirring, then roll the omelette into a roll and cook until done.

  7. Dashimaki Tamago step 7

    Repeat the process with the second portion of the egg mixture to obtain a second rolled omelette.

  8. Dashimaki Tamago step 8

    Grate the daikon radish for the garnish.

  9. Dashimaki Tamago step 9

    Serve the sliced omelette rolls with the grated radish garnish.