Omurice Japanese Rice Omelet
Omurice is a beloved Japanese comfort dish featuring ketchup-flavored fried rice wrapped in a soft, fluffy omelet. It’s a perfect blend of savory and sweet that’s easy to make and satisfying to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup peas and carrots (frozen or fresh)
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Butter, for the omelet
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add diced chicken and peas and carrots; cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Add cooked rice, ketchup, and soy sauce. Stir well to combine and heat evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, beat 3 eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil and a small knob of butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
- Pour in the beaten eggs, swirling the pan to create a thin, even layer.
- When the eggs are mostly set but still slightly runny on top, spoon the rice mixture onto one half of the omelet.
- Carefully fold the other half of the omelet over the rice and slide onto a plate, seam side down.
- Optional: Drizzle extra ketchup on top before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk or cream to the beaten eggs before cooking. Serve with a side of pickled ginger or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
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