A year ago I learned how to make a delicious Japanese snack called 'tamago' which simply translates 'egg'. It was described to me as an Omelet of sorts. It an excellent little lunch and is fun to play with. The idea of the tamago's preparation is to result in an egg log that, when cut, has rings like a tree. In order to create this appearance the eggs are cooked in canola oil and then rolled back and forth into logs. Once you roll the egg in one direction then you add a little more egg mixture (and canola if needed) to the pan. Then you roll the log in the opposite direction until all of the egg mixture is used. After the log is prepared it can then be sliced into strips revealing the neat little rings, organized, and decorated with condiments.
Okay! So to get started on your Octopus Lunch you will need eight ingredients.
- 5 Eggs
- 1/2 tbsp of Thai Fish Sauce
- 1 tsp of sake
- 1 tbsp of soy sauce
- 1/2 chopped pearl onion or 1 chopped shallot
- 2 tsp of powdered wasabi
- 2 tbsp of canola oil
- 1/2 tbsp of sugar
- salt to preferred level..(optional)
These measurements are all adjustable to fit your palate, but this is a good place to start.
Once you have the ingredients together mix the fish sauce, sake, soy sauce, onion, sugar, and wasabi in a liquid measuring cup. Add in the eggs into the mixture and beat moderately.
Warm canola oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
make sure you have a little extra canola oil nearby in case you need to add a little so the eggs continue to cook properly.
Then comes the rolling ! ^.^
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Phase 5
Complete
At this point lay the tamago roll on your cutting board and pull out a large sharp knife.
The roll is cut just just like a loaf of bread. <(o.0)>
At this point you are ready to plate and decorate your delicious tamago roll! I made mine into a cute little octopus/jellyfish. Tell me what you would like to make yours into below!
Itadakimasu!
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