Omurice Japanese Rice Omelet
Omurice is a savory Japanese rice omelet combining fluffy eggs with flavorful ketchup fried rice, creating a comforting and visually delightful meal perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft.
- Add diced chicken and cook until heated through.
- Stir in the cooked rice and ketchup, mixing well to coat all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Heat butter in a clean non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Pour in half of the beaten eggs, swirling to form an even layer.
- When the eggs are half-cooked but still a bit runny on top, place half the fried rice mixture in the center.
- Carefully fold the omelet edges over the rice to enclose it, then slide onto a plate. Repeat with remaining eggs and rice for a second serving.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, drizzle some extra ketchup or demi-glace sauce over the omurice before serving.