Description
This Omurice recipe combines savory Japanese fried rice wrapped in a fluffy omelet, making it the perfect weeknight comfort food. Try this easy Japanese rice omelet at home using simple ingredients with bold flavors. Ideal for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice
3 large eggs
1/2 cup diced chicken
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk or cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until soft.
2. Add diced chicken and cook until fully done.
3. Stir in the rice and break up clumps while mixing.
4. Add ketchup and combine evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
5. In a bowl, whisk eggs with milk or cream until well blended.
6. Heat the remaining butter in a nonstick pan over medium-low heat.
7. Pour in egg mixture and swirl to cover the pan evenly.
8. Cook gently, stirring center and allowing edges to set.
9. Add rice mixture to the center of the omelet.
10. Fold sides or slide onto a plate seam-side down.
11. Drizzle with extra ketchup and serve hot.
Notes
Use day-old rice for better texture.
Don’t overcook the eggs; they should remain soft and slightly runny.
You can substitute chicken with tofu or skip it for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 225mg