Date-maki (Rolled Fish Omelette) for New Year's Easy in a Frying Pan!

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   Mash the hanpen.

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   I used a blender.

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   You can also use a hand mixer or squeeze them to pulp with your hands.

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   Add the salt, sugar, and 1 egg and mix.

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   Add the sake, soy sauce, and the remaining 2 eggs, mix until smooth, heat oil in a frying pan, pour in batter, then spread it out evenly with a paper towel.

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   Cover with lid and bake for 10 to 15 minutes on very low heat.

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   When it rises, touch the top surface; if it is not raw, then it's ready!

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   It's also ready when it moves when you agitate the pan!

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   Layer a piece of aluminum foil over a sushi mat, place the baked egg on top, then roll it in the foil like a futomaki roll.

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    Is this how it came out??

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    Be sure to cover both ends.

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    Roll it in the sushi mat, evenly place 3 rubber bands around the roll, cool, then it's ready!

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    All you have to do now is slice it up and arrange it in your jyubako (stacked boxes used for osechi-ryori).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.