Tamago (Japanese Sweet Omelette) with Vegan Cheese
Fluffy layered omelette infused with a hint of dashi, folded with melted vegan cheese for a subtle richness.

Total
18 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Dashi stock (instant powder)
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 40 g Vegan cheese (shredded, mild)
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 stalk, sliced Green onion (optional garnish)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, dashi powder, soy sauce, and sugar until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
- 2
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑low heat and add ½ tbsp of oil, swirling to coat the surface.
- 3
Pour a thin layer of the egg mixture into the pan, tilting to cover the bottom; cook for about 30 seconds until just set, then sprinkle half of the vegan cheese over the surface.
- 4
When the cheese begins to melt, gently fold the omelette in half, slide it to one side of the pan, and add another ½ tbsp of oil.
- 5
Repeat with the remaining egg mixture to create a second layer, adding the remaining cheese, and fold the first layer over the second to form a stacked, layered omelette.
- 6
Cook for another 30 seconds, then slide the tamago onto a plate, garnish with sliced green onion if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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