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Flaky Japanese Tamago Sushi with Sweet Soy Glaze

Name: Flaky Japanese Tamago Sushi with Sweet Soy Glaze
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 107 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Large Eggs, 6; Sugar, 2 tablespoons; Mirin, 1 tablespoon; Soy Sauce, 1 tablespoon; Salt, Pinch; Sushi Rice, 2 cups; Water, 2 cups; Rice Vinegar, 1/4 cup; Sugar, 2 tablespoons; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Soy Sauce, 3 tablespoons; Mirin, 2 tablespoons; Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Nori Strips, 8 strips, cut into 1-inch sections

A delightful Japanese appetizer featuring layers of sweet, fluffy egg over sushi rice, glazed with a savory-sweet soy sauce.

4.1(477 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 6, 2025

Flaky Japanese Tamago Sushi with Sweet Soy Glaze — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

27 min

Cook

1 h 20 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Tamago (Egg)

Sushi Rice

Sweet Soy Glaze

Assembly

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 376 kcal
Protein: 14 g
Carbs: 62.38 g
Fat: 7.56 g
Fiber: 0.88 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1505 kcal
Protein: 55.8 g
Carbs: 249.5 g
Fat: 30.25 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Large Eggs 6	420	36	3.6	28	0
Sugar 2 tablespoons	96	0	25	0	0
Mirin 1 tablespoon	40	0	10	0	0
Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon	10	1.2	1	0	0
Salt Pinch	0	0	0	0	0
Sushi Rice 2 cups	640	12	144	2	2
Water 2 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Rice Vinegar 1/4 cup	15	0	1.5	0	0
Sugar 2 tablespoons	96	0	25	0	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Soy Sauce 3 tablespoons	30	3.6	3	0	0
Mirin 2 tablespoons	80	0	20	0	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	48	0	12	0	0
Nori Strips 8 strips, cut into 1-inch sections	30	3	5	0.25	1.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Tamago

1
Combine Ingredients
Whisk together eggs, sugar, mirin, soy sauce, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
2
Cook in Tamagoyaki Pan
Heat a lightly-oiled tamagoyaki pan over medium-low heat. Pour a thin layer of the egg mixture, cook until set, then roll it up within the pan.
Tip: Use a tamagoyaki pan to achieve perfectly shaped layered eggs.

Preparing the Sushi Rice

1
Rinse Rice
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear.
2
Cook Rice
Combine rice and water in a rice cooker, cook according to manufacturer instructions.
3
Season Rice
Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves—drizzle over cooked rice, mixing thoroughly.
Tip: Ensure rice is cooled to body temperature before forming sushi.

How to Make Flaky Japanese Tamago Sushi with Sweet Soy Glaze

Total time: 1 h 47 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Tamago
Layer and roll the egg mixture gradually, creating multiple layers of cooked tamago.
2
Making the Glaze
Combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until slightly thickened.
3
Forming the Sushi
Shape the sushi rice into oval forms, top with slices of tamago, and wrap with nori strips.