Nigiri Tamago Recipe
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Make Nigiri Tamago in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
Sushi Rice
Tamago (Egg Omelette)
Assembly
Preparing Sushi Rice
1. Rinse the Rice
Place the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
2. Cook the Rice
In a rice cooker or a pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice and 2.5 cups of water. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
3. Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Let it cool to room temperature.
Making Tamago
4. Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, mirin, soy sauce, and salt until well combined.
5. Cook the Egg Omelette
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Pour a thin layer of the egg mixture into the skillet, tilting to spread it evenly. Cook until just set, then roll the omelette away from you. Push the rolled omelette to one side of the skillet.
6. Add More Egg Mixture
Add another thin layer of the egg mixture to the skillet, lifting the rolled omelette to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath. Once set, roll the omelette again, repeating this process until all the egg mixture is used.
7. Shape the Omelette
Remove the omelette from the skillet and shape it into a rectangle. Let it cool slightly before cutting into pieces.
Assembling Nigiri
8. Form the Sushi Rice
Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking. Take a small amount of sushi rice (about 1-2 tablespoons) and form it into an oval shape.
9. Top with Tamago
Place a slice of the tamago on top of the formed rice. You can cut the tamago into rectangular pieces that fit nicely on the rice.
10. Serve
Serve the nigiri tamago on a plate with a sheet of nori, wasabi on the side, and soy sauce for dipping.
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