Description
Omurice is a classic Japanese comfort dish that combines fried rice with a thin, fluffy omelet, often topped with ketchup for a sweet and savory flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup diced chicken (optional)
- 1 tbsp ketchup (plus more for topping)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and chicken (if using). Sauté until cooked through.
- Add the peas and cooked rice, stirring to combine evenly.
- Season with soy sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Shape the rice into an oval mound on a plate.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour in the eggs.
- Swirl the pan to spread the eggs thinly, cooking until just set but still slightly runny.
- Carefully place the cooked omelet over the rice mound.
- Drizzle ketchup on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with ham, shrimp, or keep it vegetarian.
- Adjust the vegetables based on availability.
- For a creamy omelet, slightly undercook it before placing over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
