Japanese
Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelette)
A lightly sweet, layered Japanese rolled omelette — a 10-minute breakfast or bento staple from just a few eggs.
About this recipe
Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelette) is a japanese breakfast for one that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 10 min start to finish. We sized it for a solo cook and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 3 egg
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp mirin buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Beat the eggs with soy, sugar and mirin until smooth.
~2 min
- 2
Oil a small pan on medium-low; pour a thin layer and, as it sets, roll it to one side.
~4 min
- 3
Add more egg under the roll and keep rolling into a thick log; rest 1 min, then slice.
~4 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Soy sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water.
- Mirin
- a little sugar dissolved in rice vinegar, or dry sherry + a pinch of sugar.
Cook's notes
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 10 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelette) take to make? +
Around 10 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 1. To cook for 2–4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, frying pan / wok. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water; Mirin → a little sugar dissolved in rice vinegar, or dry sherry + a pinch of sugar. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelette) ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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