Tamagoyaki

Japan · East Asia

Short description: A rolled omelette made by cooking seasoned egg in thin layers, then folding it into a soft rectangular log.
Ingredients: Eggs are seasoned with dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and salt, then cooked in thin rolled layers.
Cultural note: Common at breakfast, in lunch boxes, and as a sushi counter benchmark, its sweetness and texture vary by cook and setting.
Common misconception: It is not just a Western omelette folded differently; the layered cooking and seasonings are central.

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