Low-Carb Japanese Tamagoyaki-Style Egg Roll Slices with Spinach
A layered, tamagoyaki-inspired rolled egg snack with spinach tucked inside—sliced into bite-size rounds.

Total
55 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 10 large Eggs
- 5 cups Spinach
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp Mirin (or sweet cooking rice wine)(optional)
- 1 tsp Rice vinegar(optional)
- 1 tsp Sugar (optional, for tamagoyaki balance)(optional)
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Blanch spinach in boiling water for 30–60 seconds, then drain and squeeze dry. Chop finely.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk eggs with soy sauce, mirin (if using), rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt/pepper. Add sugar only if desired.
- 3
Heat a tamagoyaki pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly oil.
- 4
Pour a thin layer of egg mixture, tilting pan to spread. When set but still slightly wet on top, sprinkle a small portion of chopped spinach along one edge.
- 5
Roll the egg tightly. Push to one side. Add another thin layer of egg, roll again, and repeat until all egg is used.
- 6
Once fully rolled, cook 1–2 minutes to set the seam. Transfer to a cutting board.
- 7
Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into 12–16 rounds for snack bites.
- 8
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
235
12% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
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