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3-Ingredient Simple Tamagoyaki

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This 3-Ingredient Simple Tamagoyaki is my favorite quick Japanese rolled omelette. It’s sweet-savory, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or bento lunches. With minimal ingredients and easy steps, you can create an impressive dish in just 15 minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs (50 g each without shell)

  • ½ Tbsp sugar (adjust up to 1 Tbsp for sweeter taste)

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 tsp usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce or regular soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)

  • 1 Tbsp water (optional, for fluffier texture)

  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil (plus more if needed)

Instructions

  • Crack eggs into a bowl. Add sugar, salt, soy sauce, and water. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.

  • Heat a tamagoyaki or small nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp oil and spread evenly.

  • Pour a thin layer of egg mixture into the pan. Cook until 70% set.

  • Roll the egg gently from one end to the other. Push roll to one side of the pan.

  • Pour another thin layer of egg mixture into the empty space, lifting the roll slightly so the egg flows underneath. Cook until almost set, then roll the existing omelette back.

  • Repeat layering and rolling until all egg mixture is used.

  • Transfer to a bamboo mat or clean surface, gently shaping into a rectangle.

  • Let rest 1–2 minutes, then slice into even pieces.

Notes

  • Adjust sugar for sweeter or milder taste.

  • Optional herbs or cheese can be added between layers.

  • Use medium heat to avoid burning.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for a few hours; tastes good cold or at room temperature.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes