Review of Joyce Chen 6 by 8 Tamago Pan with Xylan Non-Stick Coating

I love, love, love this pan.Previously, I had purchased an cheap eight dollar pan from ebay and was extremely frustrated when trying to make tamago.The pan was light, flimsy, with low, straight sides, and heat distribution was a mess:I'd end up with raw areas and scorched spots all over.The Joyce Chen pan, on the other hand, has a nice heft to it that distributes the heat wonderfully...even on my stove which has seen better days.But my favorite part of the pan is the sloped front. Genius idea that makes getting your spatula under the omelet a snap!The first batch came out perfectly, and I've posted pics since I'm a firm believer that a one picture is worth a thousand words.

One word of advice. Though oiling the pan isn't necessary due to its non-stick surface, I do recommend it.Without oil, the omelet develops a spongy, cake-like texture whereas just a light oiling of the pan gives you a heavier and more dense consistency.

Product Description
Joyce Chen's slogan eastern cookware for the western kitchen, reflects her focus on providing high-quality, versatile tools and products that have asian flair, but can be used in a western kitchen. The Joyce Chen 6 by 8 tamago/omelette pan with xylan non stick coating allows you to cook with little or no oil-a healthy delicious cooking method that brings out the food's natural flavors. This pans shape is traditional for making dashimaki tamago or the japanese omelette (tamago-yaki in japanese). This traditional omelette is prepared with chicken stock, eggs and seasoning. In thirds the egg mixture is poured into the tamago pan. As the first third of the egg mixture starts to set the pan is rocked until the egg rolls up and then the roll is moved to one side of the pan. In the free space of the pan pour the next amount of the egg mixture and as this begins to set roll it around the first roll. Finally, pour the third portion into the pan let it begin to set and roll it around the other rolls combining to form one big roll. Remove this egg roll and wrap in cheese cloth until cool, then slice and serve. This style egg roll is often served for Japanese-style breakfast and it's one of the most popular menu items in bento lunch boxes in Japan. Today, Joyce Chen products come from all over the pacific rim to bring the best of Asia to you. Joyce Chen opened her first restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1958. The restaurant flourished, and in 1973 a larger cambridge restaurant was opened. Chen also began writing Chinese cookbooks and in the 1970s began hosting a cooking show on public television. She found that the selection and quality of Chinese cookware in America didn't live up to her high standards so she developed her own.

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