Description
Craving a cozy meal that’s easy to make yet feels gourmet? Omurice is the perfect fusion of comfort and creativity. This Japanese rice omelet features a soft, fluffy egg blanket wrapped around savory ketchup-fried rice, delivering bold flavor with every bite. Ideal for a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or even healthy snack, it’s one of those breakfast ideas that turns into all-day food ideas. Loved for its simple ingredients and kid-friendly appeal, Omurice is a must-try easy recipe that’s both satisfying and customizable.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice (preferably cold, day-old)
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1/3 cup carrots, diced small
1/3 cup cooked chicken breast or thigh, diced
1/4 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons whole milk or cream
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon butter
Ketchup or demi-glace sauce (optional topping)
Chopped green onions or parsley (optional topping)
Instructions
1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot, sauté until softened (3–4 minutes).
2. Add diced chicken and cook until done. Stir in peas and cold rice, breaking up clumps.
3. Mix in ketchup and soy sauce. Stir until evenly coated and heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
4. In a bowl, beat eggs with milk and a pinch of salt until smooth.
5. Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add eggs and swirl to coat evenly.
6. Cook until bottom is set but top is still slightly creamy.
7. Place fried rice in the center or slightly off-center of the omelet.
8. Fold both sides of the omelet over the rice to form an oval.
9. Carefully flip or slide the Omurice onto a plate, seam side down.
10. Drizzle ketchup or demi-glace sauce and sprinkle with chopped green onions or parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture.
Don’t overcook the egg; a soft texture is ideal for wrapping.
Taste and season the rice mixture before wrapping to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 230
Keywords: Omurice, Japanese omelet rice, quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, kid-friendly recipe