Quail Egg Sushi
Quail Egg Sushi, often called Tamago Quail, is a bite-sized Japanese sushi variant where a small, seasoned quail egg is cooked into a sweet omelet (tamago) and served atop a tiny bed of vinegared rice. It typically features a quail egg, sushi rice, and a touch of soy or mirin seasoning. This dish is a popular and elegant offering in Japanese sushi cuisine, particularly as part of a sushi platter.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively low in carbohydrates from the small rice portion, moderate in protein from the quail egg, and low in fat. It provides a good source of protein, vitamin B12, and selenium, with a rough calorie count of about 30-50 calories per piece.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 145 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Choline | 50 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
Per 2 pieces (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it showcases the Japanese principle of 'washoku' (balanced cuisine) in a single bite, harmonizing protein, grain, and seasoning. Nutritionally, quail eggs are considered a nutrient-dense food, offering more vitamin B12 and riboflavin per gram than chicken eggs.
