Ece YetkinerCommis de Cuisine
17 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A refined rolled omelet served at Japanese breakfasts, dashimaki tamago is made by rolling thin layers of egg mixed with dashi in a square pan. It is sugar-free and low in carbohydrates, and can be sliced, frozen, and stored in a bento box.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Soak the kombu

20 min

Place the kombu in cold water and let it soak for 20 minutes.

2

Make the dashi

10 min

Heat the kombu water and remove it from the heat just before it boils. Add the katsuobushi, let steep for 5 minutes, then strain.

3

Prepare the egg mixture

5 min

Whisk the eggs with the cooled dashi, salt, and soy sauce.

4

Roll in layers

15 min

Lightly oil a square pan with vegetable oil. Cook a thin layer of egg until partially set, then roll it toward one side. Add the remaining mixture in thin layers, rolling it each time to form a thick omelet.

5

Let it rest and slice

10 min

Wrap the roll in a bamboo mat and let it rest for 10 minutes to set its shape, then slice.

Reminder

Do not let the pan get too hot while rolling the egg in layers, or the outside may firm up before the inside cooks. Allergens: contains egg, fish (katsuobushi), and soy. Additional allergen check: Check the product label for a gluten statement on the soy sauce. Contents may vary by product.

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