5 from 4 votes
Kinshi Tamago
Usuyaki Tamago means "thin grilled egg" and is a thin decorative omelet used to wrap food, and it can be shredded into thin golden threads called Kinshi Tamago to use as a vibrant garnish. It requires some technique, but I've outlined everything you need to know to make beautiful Usuyaki Tamago in this recipe and video.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
4 mins
Servings:
3
Sheets
Calories:
78 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 3 large egg
- 1 pinch salt
- vegetable oil (to oil pan)
Instructions
- Break 3 large eggs into a medium bowl, and add 1 pinch salt. Use chopsticks to beat the egg using a side-to-side motion. Try to avoid whisking air into the mixture.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a container with a spout.
- Heat a 10-inch non-stick frying pan over medium heat until moderately hot.
- Fold a ½ sheet of paper towel over several times to make a thick pad. Dip this in some Vegetable oil and use it to wipe a thin layer of oil onto the pan (there shouldn't be any large visible beads of oil).
- Turn down the heat to low and pour in enough egg mixture to swirl around and evenly coat the bottom of the pan.
- Let this cook until the edges of the egg start to dry out and are easily separated from the pan.
- Use chopsticks or a spatula to flip the sheet of egg over and smooth out any wrinkles or folds.
- Cook for a few seconds until the egg is fully set, and transfer to a plate. Cover it with plastic wrap to keep the Usuyaki Tamago from drying out, and repeat steps 5-7 until you run out of egg mixture.
- If you want to make Kinshi Tamago, stack the sheets of egg and roll them up. Use a sharp knife to cut the egg into thin threads.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
0.4g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
69mg
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Sheets
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.