Japanese Tamago-Style Spinach Egg Custard (Low-Carb)
A tamago-inspired layered egg custard with spinach folded in—delicate, glossy, and surprisingly filling.

Total
50 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 10 large Eggs
- 8 oz Spinach
- 0.5 cup Dashi (or broth)
- 1.5 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp Mirin (or rice vinegar + sweetener)(optional)
- 1 tsp Sugar (or sweetener)(optional)
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
- 0.25 tsp Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Blanch spinach briefly, drain thoroughly, and chop very fine.
- 2
Whisk eggs until smooth. Whisk in dashi, soy sauce, and mirin (and optional sugar/salt) until evenly combined.
- 3
Heat a nonstick pan over low heat and lightly oil.
- 4
Pour a thin layer of egg mixture and let it set gently. Use a spatula to roll or fold the layer toward one side.
- 5
Spread a little spinach across the set layer and pour another thin layer of egg mixture. Repeat rolling/folding until all egg mixture is used, keeping heat low to prevent browning.
- 6
Once fully set, turn out onto a plate and slice into thick pieces.
- 7
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
390
20% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 760 mg |
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