How to make Tamago (individually-cooked layers of egg)

Tamago - a square block of egg. An oxymoron? I'm not sure but it's just so good and while it's primarily used for sushi, it's simply delicious with any meals - salad, poultry, stir-fried noodles, even dessert! How about snacking on thinly-cut slices of tamago just as you would a layer cake! What's not to like?
Here's a v-clip of my hubby - Mr. Sushi and Mr. Photographer making tamago.

How to Make Tamago from Jencrafted on Vimeo.

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FoodBuzz 24-24-24: Makan-makan Sushi (Sushi Party with a Twist!)

Makan is a Malay word which means "to eat". Makan-makan is a typical Malaysian gathering whereby friends and families commune together to eat, drink and be merry. The question "Come, let's makan-makan?!" means time to relax and unwind - an open invitation to party! Everyone looks forward to makan-makan to enjoy some good food and good times in good company! My husband and I wanted to re-create this experience for our American friends by throwing a exciting Sushi extravaganza at our home. You see, D moon-lighted as a sushi chef many years ago and has been eager to whip out his sushi knife again. Not only did we miss making the traditional sushi but we couldn't wait to serve some of our special creations - a twist to the Japanese sushi and an ode to popular Malaysian dishes. This is the first time I've ever submitted a proposal for 24-24-24 and we were simply delighted when FoodBuzz accepted our Makan-makan Sushi idea!

Welcome to DJ's House of Sushi. Let's makan-makan everyone!

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