Japanese tamagoyaki with meat and tomato

Japanese tamagoyaki with meat and tomato recipe videos

Japanese tamagoyaki with meat and tomato is a savory, rolled omelette dish that combines the classic sweet-savory egg roll with additions like thinly sliced pork or chicken and diced tomatoes. Originating from Japan, it's a popular home-style or bento box item that adds a colorful, flavorful twist to the traditional recipe. The dish is typically cooked in a rectangular pan to achieve its signature layered, spiral shape.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a good source of protein from both the eggs and meat, with moderate fat content depending on the cooking oil and meat used. It provides key nutrients like vitamins A and D from the eggs, along with lycopene from the tomatoes, and a typical serving contains roughly 200-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin A	350 mcg RAE
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Choline	130 mg

Per 1 roll (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes this variation unique is how it blends the traditional Japanese technique of rolling tamagoyaki with Western-inspired ingredients like tomatoes, reflecting Japan's history of adapting foreign foods. Nutritionally, the tomatoes add a fresh acidity and antioxidants that balance the richness of the egg and meat, making it a more rounded meal.