Add sugar and mirin to the strained broth, bring to a gentle simmer, then let cool.
Crack eggs into a bowl, being careful not to let any contaminants from the shell enter. Remove the egg strands carefully—avoid creating too many bubbles during mixing.
Mix the cooled katsuobushi broth into the egg mixture at a ratio of about 2.5:1 (eggs to broth).
Heat a pan and lightly oil it. Pour a small amount of egg mixture and shape it as it sets. Don’t panic if it sticks at first—just fold it gently.
As the egg mixture rises and forms bubbles, use chopsticks to poke and release air, then push and fold it upward.
Repeat pouring the egg mixture in layers, folding each layer to build up a thick, golden roll.
Prepare katsuobushi dashi, mix in sugar and mirin, and let cool.
Whisk eggs smoothly without excessive foam, then mix in the cooled dashi at a 2.5:1 ratio.
Pour egg mixture into a heated pan in portions, puncture rising bubbles with chopsticks, and fold repeatedly to create layered rolls.
Cooking tips 💡
Avoid over-beating the eggs—too many bubbles will make the surface rough. Stir gently, like combing hair.
Higher dashi ratio makes the roll more fragile, so maintain low heat and be patient—slow, steady rolling prevents failure.
To prevent foodborne illness, crack eggs on the outer edge of the bowl rather than directly onto the rim.
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