Easy Japanese-Style Rolled Omelet for Bento

Name: Easy Japanese-Style Rolled Omelet for Bento
Yield: Makes 5 to 6 pieces
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; as needed Green onions (thinly sliced),; as needed Bonito flakes,; 1 tablespoon mentsuyu (Japanese noodle soup base); 1 tablespoon water; Sugar, to taste (optional, for a sweeter Edo-style omelet); 1 small amount of vegetable oil

olive11 @cook_40043286

The savory flavor of bonito flakes and the bright color of green onions make this dish perfect not only for bento boxes but also as a side on your dinner table. Thank you for making this recipe popular! [250 kcal per recipe]
Recipe background:
I make this often because it's simple and convenient.

olive11 @cook_40043286

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Ingredients

Makes 5 to 6 pieces

2large eggs
as neededGreen onions (thinly sliced),
as neededBonito flakes,
1 tablespoonmentsuyu (Japanese noodle soup base)
1 tablespoonwater
Sugar, to taste (optional, for a sweeter Edo-style omelet)
1small amount of vegetable oil

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Steps

1

Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them. Add the mentsuyu and water. If you want a sweeter omelet, add sugar at this stage.
2

Add the sliced green onions and bonito flakes, and mix well.
3

Lightly oil a tamagoyaki pan or small skillet. Pour in the egg mixture and cook.
4

Let it cool slightly, then cut into 5 to 6 pieces.