Mentai Tamagoyaki with a Twist

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk (30ml) 2 tablespoons milk (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (15ml) 1 tablespoon soy sauce (15ml)
• 1 tablespoon mirin (15ml) 1 tablespoon mirin (15ml)
• 1 tablespoon mentaiko, finely chopped (15g) 1 tablespoon mentaiko, finely chopped (15g)
• 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped (5g) 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped (5g)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15ml) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15ml)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 150 kcal / 628 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 2.5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 2g, 1g
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, soy sauce, and mirin until well combined.
2. 2.
   Add the chopped mentaiko and green onions to the egg mixture, and gently fold them in.
3. 3.
   Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
4. 4.
   Pour a thin layer of the egg mixture into the pan and tilt it to spread the mixture evenly.
5. 5.
   Once the bottom is set but the top is still slightly runny, start rolling the omelette from one end to the other using a spatula or chopsticks.
6. 6.
   Push the rolled omelette to one side of the pan and add another thin layer of the egg mixture. Tilt the pan to spread it evenly and let it cook until the bottom is set.
7. 7.
   Roll the omelette again, this time rolling it over the previously rolled portion.
8. 8.
   Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all the egg mixture is used.
9. 9.
   Once the omelette is fully rolled, remove it from the pan and let it cool slightly.
10. 10.
    Slice the tamagoyaki into bite-sized pieces and serve.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Mentaiko — Make sure to finely chop the mentaiko to evenly distribute its flavors throughout the tamagoyaki.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier kick, add more mentaiko to the egg mixture.
• Experiment with different toppings such as sesame seeds or nori flakes for added flavor and texture.
• Serve the tamagoyaki with a side of soy sauce or ponzu for dipping.

Serving advice

Serve the mentai tamagoyaki as a delicious appetizer or as part of a bento box. It pairs well with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables.

Presentation advice

Arrange the sliced tamagoyaki on a plate in an elegant spiral pattern to showcase its beautiful marbled appearance. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped green onions for a pop of color.