Making Fluffy Datemaki Egg Rolls for Our New Year's Bento

fish paste

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is a more affordable protein.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness while brown sugar can be a cost-effective substitute.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar adds acidity while white wine can mimic mirin's sweetness.

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with soy sauce

Vegetable broth maintains flavor while water with soy sauce is a budget-friendly option.

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl using one hand.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the eggs.

Whisk the eggs and water together until fluffy.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat until smoking.

Pour the egg mixture into the pan and spread it out evenly.

Cook until the edges start to set, then roll the eggs tightly from one side to the other.

Cook the rolled egg for a few more seconds to ensure it's fully set.

Remove the rolled egg from the pan and let it cool slightly before slicing.

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