Kinja Eats: Tamagoyaki

March 04, 2019

Today we are going to introduce you to a staple of any sushi establishment, Tamagoyaki. Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) is a lightly seasoned, fluffy egg (tamago) that is served either with sushi, or as a stand alone item. Either way it is a delectable treat.

There are several types of tamagoyaki. It is made by combining eggs, and sometimes sugar or soy sauce. Additionally, sake and mirin are used in some recipes. Alternative versions include "dashimaki tamago" which adds dashi to the egg mix, a stock of dried bonito and kelp, or a version including a mix of shrimp puree, grated mountain yam, sake, and egg, turned into a custard-like cake. Tamagoyaki is served around the world in the form of nigiri, and also appears in many types of sushi rolls. In Japan, it is also served as a breakfast dish and in other preparations. As part of a sushi/sashimi dinner tamago is usually taken as the final course, in essence a dessert bite. Some Japanese order tamago sushi prior to starting their meal to assess the sushi chef’s skills.

In Japan, there are several similar dishes to tamagoyaki, such as usuyaki-tamago, kinshi-tamago, and iri-tamago. Their differences are made by their thicknesses, and the ways in which they are cooked. Usuyaki-tamago is thinner, kinshi-tamago is a kind of usuyaki-tamago that cuts like fine threads, and iri-tamago is similar to scrambled eggs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamagoyaki

Whether you want to try our tamagoyaki as a stand alone dish, or you want to sample some in one of our many different sushi, you won’t be disappointed. Either way you order it, don’t forget to try some of our hot sake or tea. So, come in to Kinja today and try some of our light, fluffy and simply delicious tamago today.

Daily Dish:

Rainbow Roll

Our Rainbow Roll Sushi is a California Roll consisting of fresh steamed sushi rice, topped with juicy tuna, succulent salmon, tender red snapper, fresh shrimp and ripe avocado.

Kinja is currently looking to hire an experienced Sushi Chef. We would prefer someone with previous and varied experience preparing both traditional and modern Japanese Sushi. We are also looking for help in the kitchen as well as an additional server. The ability to work well with others and handle constructive advice is a must. We are an easy going family owned establishment so we are looking for someone who can fit in to that kind of an environment. At the same time we take our business very seriously in that we provide the highest quality ingredients and dishes that we can to our customers. If you are interested in and qualified for this position then please contact us.

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja