A thick and fluffy Japanese omelette filled with crispy snap peas, tender mushrooms, and juicy tomatoes, all wrapped up in a neat package and sliced into bite-sized pieces.

Spring Vegetable Tamagoyaki

Name: Spring Vegetable Tamagoyaki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: eggs, 6 beaten; mirin, 1/4 cup; soy sauce, 1/4 cup; sugar, 1 tbsp; snap peas, 1 cup trimmed and halved diagonally; shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup cleaned and sliced; heirloom cherry tomatoes, 1 cup halved; vegetable oil, 2 tbsp; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 06, 2023

This recipe combines the flavors and textures of Japanese cuisine with the seasonal produce of Spring in New York City. The dish features fresh snap peas, shiitake mushrooms, and juicy heirloom tomatoes, all wrapped in a fluffy tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette). The omelette is flavored with mirin, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar, giving it a subtle sweetness and umami flavor. This dish is perfect for a rainy brunch with friends or family.

Ingredients (for 4)

Eggs - 6 - beaten
Mirin - 1/4 cup
Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
Sugar - 1 tbsp
Snap peas - 1 cup - trimmed and halved diagonally
Shiitake mushrooms - 1 cup - cleaned and sliced
Heirloom cherry tomatoes - 1 cup - halved
Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - - to taste
Pepper - - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥚🍶🥄🍯

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar until well combined.
Step 2 - 🔥🥦🍅

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil. Add the snap peas and shiitake mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3 - 🍳🔜🧻

Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil. Pour one third of the egg mixture into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the edges are set and the middle is still slightly runny. Using a spatula, carefully roll up the omelette from one end to the other, creating a log shape. Push the log to one side of the skillet.
Step 4 - 🍽️🥦🍳🌿🥚

Add half of the sautéed veggies to the other side of the skillet and flatten them out into an even layer. Pour in another third of the egg mixture over the veggies and cook until set. Repeat the same steps using the remaining veggies and egg mixture.
Step 5 - 🍴🍽️🥚🪡

Roll up the omelette into a neat package and slice into bite-sized pieces. Serve warm.

Additional

This tamagoyaki can be customized with any seasonal vegetables you like, such as asparagus, bok choy, or zucchini. For a heartier meal, serve with a side of miso soup and steamed rice. Kids can help whisk together the egg mixture and arrange the vegetables in the skillet.