For Osechi Cake-Like Fluffy Date-maki (Rolled Fishcake Omelette)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180C.

2. 2

   Combine the eggs and sugar and whip with a hand mixer until thick.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine the hanpen and other seasoning ingredients, and whip until creamy.

4. 4

   Gently fold together the mixtures from Step 1 and Step 2, pour onto a baking tray, then use a bench scraper or similar tool to even the surface.

5. 5

   Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

6. 6

   When finished, transfer to a thick-slat bamboo sushi mat, then, using a long knife, cut shallow lines, every 2 cm, along the surface of the cake.

7. 7

   Starting from the end closest to you, roll the sushi mat tightly, lifting it as you roll.

8. 8

   Wrap in plastic wrap for a moist result.

9. 9

   Cool, slice into your desired thickness, then serve!

10. 10

    I used this recipe for my osechi box in 2013.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.