Japanese Tamagoyaki-Style Rolled Omelet with Spinach & Scallion
A fancier rolled omelet technique with savory egg layers, spinach, and scallions—served in neat slices for a low-carb breakfast.

Total
50 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 10 large Eggs
- 2 cups Spinach
- 6 stalks Scallions
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tbsp Mirin (or rice vinegar + a bit of sweetener)
- 1 tsp Sugar (or low-carb sweetener)
- 1/4 cup Dashi (or chicken broth)
- 2 tsp Neutral oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Blanch spinach for 30–60 seconds, drain well, and squeeze dry. Finely chop.
- 2
Slice scallions thin. Whisk eggs with soy sauce, mirin, sugar, dashi, and (optional) salt until fully combined.
- 3
Heat a nonstick rectangular pan or skillet over medium-low. Lightly oil.
- 4
Pour a thin layer of egg mixture; when it sets but is still slightly soft, add a small amount of spinach and scallions, then roll tightly.
- 5
Push the roll to one side, add another thin layer of egg, and repeat rolling until all egg is used (about 6–8 layers).
- 6
Let the finished roll rest 5 minutes, then slice into thick pieces and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
360
18% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 23 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 860 mg |
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