How to Make Tamagoyaki (Sweet Omelette)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Heat up a pan.

   Use a frying pan, or a proper Tamagoyaki pan if you have one.
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   Step 2: Prepare a bowl of oil

   ,, Do not use a whisk, you don't want the mixture to get foamy. , Cook it gently (lower the heat if necessary) until it's not quite set on top, but not runny.
   
   Roll it up with a fork or chopsticks to one side of the pan. , Spread it around, lifting the cooked egg so that the uncooked egg flows below it. ,, Add another couple of tablespoons of egg mixture in the pan, and spread around the pan and under the cooked egg. ,,, If you are eating this right away you can take it out and serve immediately, but if you’re making this for an (o)bento, leave the whole roll in the mat over a raised rim plate or bowl until it’s cooled to room temperature.
   
   This allows air to pass under and over it, cooling it faster. ,
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   Step 3: and a brush or wad of cotton wool or kitchen paper.

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   Step 4: Brush the pan with a little oil.

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   Step 5: Beat all the ingredients together with a chopsticks or a fork.

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   Step 6: Put about 2 to 3 tablespoons worth of egg mixture into the pan.

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   Step 7: Put another couple of tablespoons of egg mixture in the pan.

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   Step 8: Cook until this layer is almost set

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   Step 9: then roll the whole egg to the opposite side of where it is.

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    Step 10: Brush the pan again with oil.

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    Step 11: Keep repeating this procedure until the egg mixture is used up.

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    Step 12: Put the tamagoyaki on a moistened sushi rolling mat

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    Step 13: seam side down.

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    Step 14: Roll it up tightly.

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    Step 15: Slice with a sharp knife and enjoy.

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