Description
Omurice is a comforting Japanese dish combining savory chicken fried rice with a soft, fluffy omelet, topped with a drizzle of ketchup for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. It’s quick, satisfying, and ideal for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6–8 oz chicken thighs, diced
1/4 cup frozen mixed vegetables
3 brown mushrooms, sliced
2 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced parsley (for garnish)
Ketchup (for serving)
Oil or butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken thighs and cook for about 3 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in mushrooms and frozen mixed vegetables, cooking for another minute.
- Add cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir in ketchup and soy sauce until evenly coated and heated through.
- Shape the fried rice on a plate into a mound using a bowl or spatula.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with milk and salt until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet with a bit of oil or butter over medium-low heat. Pour in half the egg mixture and swirl to coat the pan evenly.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until mostly set but still soft on top.
- Slide the omelet over one portion of rice, tucking the sides neatly. Repeat with remaining eggs and rice.
- Drizzle ketchup on top and garnish with minced parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best fried rice texture.
Swap chicken for tofu, shrimp, or beef for variety.
Add cheese to the omelet for extra creaminess.
For a spicy kick, mix chili paste or sriracha into the ketchup.
Reheat gently on the stove or microwave with a damp paper towel to keep the eggs soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 350mg
