Anchovy Garlic Tamagoyaki

Yesterday I quickly left the office on time. I was thinking of shopping gym shoes but I didn't and went home. And that was right! Suddenly, thunderstorm arrived!

Today, I will write about my unique tamagoyaki! 2 people have tried it and said good! It goes good with white rice!

Tamagoyaki (dashimakitamago or atsuyakitamago) is a Japanese rolled omelet. It is often served for breakfast with white rice and miso soup. Also, it's one of the most popular dishes for bento (lunch box).
My mom makes sweet tamagoyaki, but some people make salty one. The flavor differs from house to house. In addition, to make it colorful, we sometimes add fillings in it.

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Anchovy Garlic Tamagoyaki

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10min
Number of servings: 2

Necessary Equipment:
tamagoyaki nabe (rectangular omelet pan) regular frying pan is okay if not available
makisu (bamboo sushi-roll mat)

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 garlic cloves
2 anchovy fillets
olive oil
parsley flakes

Directions:
1. Remove core and finely chop garlic clove. Chop anchovy fillets as well.
2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add garlic and anchovy (1.), stir constantly until fragrant or beginning to turn golden. Turn off the heat and allow them to cool slightly. Be careful not to let the garlic burn!
3. Beat eggs in a bowl, add cooked anchovy garlic (2.) and mix well.
4. Heat a tamagoyaki nabe (or a frying pan) on medium heat, oil the pan, pour 1/3 of egg mixture in the pan and spread over the surface. Cook it until half done and roll the egg toward one direction. Move the rolled egg to one side, oil the empty part of the pan and pour another 1/3 of egg mixture in the space and under the rolled egg. Cook it until half done and roll the egg again. Repeat these until the omelet becomes thicker.
5. While it is hot, shape rolled omelet into a rectangle using a bamboo mat, allow it to cool it down.
6. Cut it into thick (about an inch) pieces, sprinkle parsley flakes.

My original recipe in Japanese is here.
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Translated Recipes

Yesterday, I was extremely drowsy a whole day... I couldn't even start writing my diary! This hot humid weather makes me tired :(

Today, I went out to eat lunch with my co-worker! This week, I went out twice, which is pretty luxurious to me because I always go out every two weeks!!!
We had a lunch menu at a Japanese restaurant: soba, yakionigiri (grilled onigiri), tempura, tamagoyaki (egg roll), and potato gratin. Each was served in a small portion, so you can enjoy by bits. I love in this way! They were all good!

Anyway, I used to label my translated recipes in the left sidebar, but I made a change! I linked my recipes from lists so that you can search and view them much easier. I hope you realize the difference ;)

Again, I am drowsy... good night!

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Artist Statement

It was nice and cool last night because the rain cooled down the temperature! However, we have high 90F (32C) again!!! I need to be careful not to catch a cold.

Today, my boyfriend came nearby, so I had a lunch with him at my favorite restaurant! I had taco rice and tomato + carrot smoothie. Having lots of vegetables makes me happy :) Yes, of course I am happy because I saw him, too ;)

Anyway, last week I said I am thinking of taking a food related class, but I changed my mind. The class was pretty expensive, and I found many pros and cons, which made me suspicious about it.

Then I asked myself: why I wanted to take the class? and realized that I care how people see me! I knew that before, but I reconfirmed it. It is a popular qualification, so maybe I made a rash decision!

Cooking is my daily work. At the same time, it's my artwork. I believe it is an economical art because you can eat! If I have an appetite, I can create. I never run out of ideas, at least I can eat normally. Every meal, I try to keep my own way to express my feelings and thoughts. I hope people see that in my dishes and enjoy :)

I know I might change my idea someday, but this can be my artist statement as of today!

So, I thought what I need now is not a class, but something for a change! Last Saturday, my boyfriend and I toured 3 gyms. I might start to go to gym. I used to go when I was a student and I know that I can cheer myself up and improve my work by getting some exercise!

Will see...

Oops. I was writing this last night but again posting this in the next morning. I'm not a night person!

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