Omurice Japanese Rice Omelet
Omurice is a delightful Japanese comfort food featuring ketchup-flavored fried rice wrapped in a fluffy omelet, perfect for a satisfying and easy 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 white rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for cooking eggs
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add diced chicken and cook until heated through.
- Mix in cooked rice, ketchup, and soy sauce. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- In another non-stick pan, melt butter over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook until the surface is slightly runny but the bottom is set.
- Place the fried rice mixture onto one side of the omelet and carefully fold the other side over the rice.
- Gently slide the omurice onto a plate, seam side down. Optionally, garnish with additional ketchup.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of milk to the beaten eggs before cooking, and serve with a side salad for a balanced meal.
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