
Food & Drink | JAPANESE KITCHEN Mar 26, 2022
Recipe: Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet in a frying pan)
by Makiko Itoh
This popular egg dish can make for a quick meal or it can be the secret ingredient in a stellar bento.
Recipe: Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet in a frying pan)
This popular egg dish can make for a quick meal or it can be the secret ingredient in a stellar bento.
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