Karaage no Tamagoyaki is an easy and delicious Japanese-style recipe perfect for toddlers. This savory omelette is made from simple ingredients like eggs, green onions and soy sauce. This healthy meal is packed full of protein and is an excellent choice for picky eaters. Ready in no time, it’s sure to become a favorite for your little ones. Try this recipe out today for a nutritious and delicious meal for the whole family.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Karaage, Tamagoyaki, Japanese omelette
• Calories: 450
• Protein: 16.9g
• Carbohydrates: 33.5g
• Fats: 21.6g
• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons of potato starch
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of mirin
• 500 grams of boneless chicken thighs or breasts
• Oil, for deep frying
• Garnish (optional): grated daikon radish

Directions

1. Start by washing the chicken and patting dry with paper towel.
2. Cut the chicken into 1 inch cubes.
3. Put the cubes into a bowl and add potato starch, mixing well to ensure all surfaces of the chicken are covered.
4. In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and whisk lightly.
5. Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, and mirin to the eggs and mix together.
6. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture and coat evenly.
7. Heat oil to 350°F.
8. Carefully put the chicken pieces into the hot oil one at a time and fry for 5 minutes, until golden and crispy.
9. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
10. Serve Karaage no tamagoyaki hot, garnished with grated daikon radish (optional).

Tip: Warning! Hot oil can burn, so double check the temperature before putting anything in it. Kids love ‘frying’, so it’s the easiest part of this recipe to involve them in!

Recommended Sides

• Steamed white rice
• Miso soup
• Cucumber salad

Tip: Little hands may need help to cut up the cucumbers, so why not make it a family activity?