Keto Tamagoyaki ( Japanese Rolled Omelet )

This Keto recipe is a delicious take on authentic Japanese tamagoyaki. Seasoned with dashi, soy sauce, and erythritol, the sweet and savory omelet will win you over in one bite. With only 2g of net carbs per roll, this tamagoyaki recipe is the ultimate Japanese food for a low-carb diet.

What is tamagoyaki?

It is a type of Japanese omelet made by rolling several layers of fried egg into a rectangular log. Tamagoyaki is seasoned with sweet and savory condiments and cooked using a unique method until moist and fluffy. It is one of the staple Obento dishes and is also used in sushi as either nigiri or a filling for sushi hand rolls.

Is Tamagoyaki Keto-friendly?

Tamagoyaki is generally low-carb since it consists of eggs and a couple more flavorings. However, the egg mixture contains sugar or other condiments containing sugar. For this Keto version, we use erythritol for sweetening and avoided sauces with added sugar.

Which pan should you use to make this Japanese egg roll?

There is a special rectangular or square-shaped frying pan for making tamagoyaki. The unique thing about a tamagoyaki pan is that it helps you get an even egg roll with defined edges. But since this pan is not available in most kitchens, we demonstrate a method using a regular crepe pan. To get a rectangular egg roll, start by folding the bottom once, fold 1 cm from each side to straighten the roll, then carry on folding from the bottom to the top.

What can you serve Keto tamagoyaki with?

Tamagoyaki is typically prepared for lunch and placed in bento boxes along with other Keto Japanese recipes. It can also be served for breakfast, with pickled vegetables, fish, miso soup, and other accompaniments.