Delicious Tamagoyaki Sushi & Spam Sushi Made at Home
Delicious Tamagoyaki Sushi & Spam Sushi Made at Home
Flavorful Spam Sushi & Easy Tamagoyaki Sushi Recipe for a Clean and Enjoyable Meal
Among all types of sushi, I quite enjoy tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) sushi. So, I often make it at home. Today, I decided to make tamagoyaki sushi for dinner. I also made spam sushi alongside it. It’s a delightful combination that’s perfect for a satisfying meal.
Sushi Rice- 4 bowls of cooked rice
- 4 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelet) Ingredients- 6 eggs
- 5 Tbsp bonito broth or kelp broth
- 1 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 3 pinches of salt
Toppings- 1 can of Spam
- 2 sheets of gimbap seaweed (cut in half lengthwise)
- 6 eggs
- 5 Tbsp bonito broth or kelp broth
- 1 Tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 3 pinches of salt
Toppings- 1 can of Spam
- 2 sheets of gimbap seaweed (cut in half lengthwise)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To infuse the tamagoyaki with a delightful umami flavor, let’s start by making a bonito broth. In a bowl of lukewarm water, add a handful of bonito flakes and let them steep for about 5 minutes to extract their rich aroma and flavor. This infused liquid will be key to a delicious omelet.
Step 2
Crack 6 fresh eggs into a medium bowl and whisk them thoroughly. To ensure a smooth and delicate texture for your rolled omelet, pass the beaten eggs through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any chalazae (the white, stringy bits).
Step 3
To the strained egg mixture, add 5 tablespoons of the prepared bonito broth (or kelp broth), 1 tablespoon of mirin, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, and 3 pinches of salt. Whisk everything together gently until well combined. This seasoning blend will give the tamagoyaki its signature sweet and savory taste.
Step 4
Lightly grease a non-stick frying pan with cooking oil and heat it over low heat. Pour a ladleful of the seasoned egg mixture into the pan, creating a thin layer. As the egg begins to set, carefully roll it up from one end using chopsticks, similar to making a rolled omelet. Continue pouring small amounts of egg mixture and rolling to build up the layers. Cook slowly over low heat to prevent burning.
Step 5
Once the rolled omelet is cooked, let it cool down completely. After it has cooled, slice it into thick, bite-sized pieces. For a more substantial bite, I cut mine diagonally at an angle. These thick slices are perfect for topping sushi.
Step 6
Now, let’s prepare the star topping for our spam sushi. Open one can of Spam and cut it into pieces that are a suitable size to place on top of sushi and easy to eat. You can cut them into squares or even half-moon shapes.
Step 7
Place the cut Spam slices in a heated frying pan and cook them until they are golden brown on both sides. Grilling the Spam until it’s nicely browned enhances its savory flavor and creates a wonderful contrast with the sushi rice. You may want to dab away excess oil with a paper towel as it cooks.
Step 8
It’s time to season the sushi rice. In a large bowl containing 4 cups of cooked rice (preferably slightly warm, not hot), add 4 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Gently fold the seasoning into the rice using a rice paddle, being careful not to mash the grains. Seasoning the rice while it’s warm helps the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 9
Take your gimbap seaweed sheets and cut them in half lengthwise, creating slightly elongated strips. These will be used to wrap around the sushi.
Step 10
Lightly wet your hands to prevent sticking, then take a portion of the seasoned sushi rice and shape it into individual sushi pieces. Place a thick slice of the prepared tamagoyaki on top of each rice ball, and then wrap a strip of seaweed around the middle to hold it all together. You’ve just made delicious tamagoyaki sushi!
Step 11
Now, let’s assemble the spam sushi. Shape another portion of the seasoned sushi rice into sushi pieces. Top each with a golden-brown slice of cooked Spam, and wrap a strip of seaweed around the middle. This simple yet delicious spam sushi is ready to be enjoyed alongside your tamagoyaki sushi.
Step 12
Congratulations! You’ve successfully made homemade spam sushi and tamagoyaki sushi. Enjoy this visually appealing and incredibly tasty meal, perfect for a satisfying dinner or a delightful addition to any home gathering.
