Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 can

Canned tuna

drained

1 tsp

Soy sauce

4 stick

Chikuwa

slit open

4 leaves

Shiso leaves

4 unit

Eggs

whisked

1 tbsp

Vegetable oil

for greasing

Step 1
~2 min

Drain canned tuna, removing excess oil or broth.

Step 2
~2 min

Mix the drained tuna with soy sauce.

Step 3
~2 min

Slit open a chikuwa fish paste stick lengthwise.

Step 4
~2 min

Stuff the chikuwa with the tuna-soy mixture and a shiso leaf.

Step 5
~2 min

Whisk the eggs thoroughly.

Step 6
~2 min

Lightly oil a pan and heat over medium heat.

Step 7
~2 min

Pour a thin layer of egg mixture into the pan, as if making a thin omelette.

Step 8
~2 min

Place the stuffed chikuwa on one end of the egg layer.

Step 9
~2 min

Roll the egg over the chikuwa to wrap it completely.

Step 10
~2 min

Add another layer of egg mixture to the pan.

Step 11
~2 min

Continue rolling the egg to create a layered omelette roll.

Step 12
~2 min

Remove the tamagoyaki from the pan and let it cool slightly.

Step 13
~2 min

Cut the cooled tamagoyaki in half.

Step 14
~2 min

Cut each half diagonally into fourths.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a sweeter tamagoyaki, add a teaspoon of sugar to the egg mixture.

Use a tamagoyaki pan for a more traditional rectangular shape.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice and pickled vegetables.

Include as part of a balanced bento box meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso soup
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Commonly used in bento boxes and as a breakfast item.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

New Year's celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunchbox
Picnic
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100

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