Tamago Nigiri
Elevate your sushi game with the delicate and flavorful Tamago Nigiri, a classic Japanese dish featuring soft, sweet layers of tamago (Japanese rolled omelette) served atop perfectly seasoned sushi rice and secured with a strip of nori. This delightful recipe combines the umami-rich notes of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin, perfectly balanced with a touch of sugar and salt for a subtly sweet-savory profile. The artful preparation involves rolling layers of the golden omelette to achieve its signature fluffy texture, making this dish a perfect mix of technique and taste. Quick and approachable, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish, this Tamago Nigiri recipe is ideal for beginners and sushi enthusiasts alike. Serve it with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger to bring a touch of authenticity to your table. Perfect for sharing, this recipe promises to be a conversation starter at your next dinner party or a satisfying treat for a cozy night in!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pieces Large eggs
- 3 tablespoons Dashi stock
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Cooked sushi rice
- 1 sheet Nori sheet
- 2 tablespoons Sushi vinegar
Instructions
In a bowl, crack the 5 eggs and whisk them until they are well beaten.
Add the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and salt to the eggs. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Heat a non-stick rectangular pan over medium heat and lightly oil the surface.
Pour a small amount of the egg mixture into the pan, just enough to cover the bottom.
As the egg begins to set, start rolling it from one side to the other using chopsticks or a spatula. Leave the rolled omelette on one side of the pan.
Add more of the egg mixture into the pan, lifting the existing egg roll so the new layer can flow beneath it. Once the new layer is set, roll it over the existing omelette roll.
Repeat the process until all the egg mixture has been used, resulting in a thick omelette.
Transfer the omelette to a cutting board and let it cool. Cut the omelette into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Mix the cooked sushi rice with the sushi vinegar gently, being careful not to smash the rice grains.
Form the sushi rice into small, rectangular mounds using your hands.
Cut the nori sheet into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
Place an omelette slice on top of a rice mound, wrap a nori strip around the middle, and seal the ends with a bit of water.
Repeat the process for all omelette slices and serve the Tamago Nigiri with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 930 mg | 310% | |
| Sodium | 2464 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.5 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 579 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
