Omurice Japanese Rice Omelet
Omurice is a popular Japanese comfort food featuring fluffy omelet wrapped around flavorful ketchup fried rice, blending Western and Japanese culinary traditions into a delicious meal.
- 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
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add onions and mixed vegetables, sauté until softened.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in cooked rice, ketchup, and soy sauce. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove rice mixture from pan and set aside.
- Beat eggs in a bowl and season lightly with salt.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
- Pour in beaten eggs and cook until the edges start to set but the center is still slightly runny.
- Place half of the fried rice onto the center of the omelet on the pan.
- Gently fold the omelet sides over the rice to enclose it, then carefully slide the omurice onto a plate, seam side down.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve with extra ketchup if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk to the eggs before beating. Serve with a side of fresh salad for a balanced meal.
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