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Tamagoyaki
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a Japanese rolled omelet made with eggs, sugar, and soy sauce and sliced into small, rectangular pieces
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
tamagoyaki
What is "tamagoyaki"?
Tamagoyaki is a popular Japanese dish that consists of a rolled omelette made from beaten eggs that are mixed with soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. The eggs are cooked in a rectangular pan and then rolled into a cylinder shape using a special technique that involves folding the cooked egg layers onto each other. Tamagoyaki has a sweet and savory taste and a soft and spongy texture. It is often served as a side dish or used as a filling in sushi rolls and bento boxes. Tamagoyaki is a popular food in Japan and can be found in many Japanese restaurants and food stalls.
