Tobi-Tama recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef

Jul 09 2026

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Tobi-Tama Recipe

Name: Tough City Sushis Tobi-Tama Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 100 grams Flying Fish Roe; 4 pieces Quail Eggs; 2 tbs Soy Sauce; 1 tbs Mirin; 1 tsp Sesame Oil; 2 tbs Chives or Green Onions; null to taste Salt; null to taste Black Pepper

Inspired by Tough City Sushi

Time20m

Serves2

Flying Fish Roe & Quail Egg

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation Directions

Prepare the Quail Eggs

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the quail eggs and boil for about 2-3 minutes for soft-boiled or 4-5 minutes for hard-boiled. Remove them from the pot and place them in cold water to stop the cooking process. Once cool, gently peel the eggs and set aside.

Make the Sauce

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. Adjust the flavor with salt and black pepper to taste.

Assemble the Tobi-Tama

On a serving plate, place the peeled quail eggs. Top each egg with a generous spoonful of flying fish roe. Drizzle the sauce over the eggs and roe, and garnish with chopped chives or green onions.

Serve

Serve immediately as an appetizer or a side dish. Enjoy your Tobi-Tama!

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