Description
Omurice is a delightful Japanese comfort food that combines savory fried rice and a fluffy omelet, creating a dish that’s both nostalgic and satisfying. This easy-to-make recipe features a colorful medley of vegetables and proteins wrapped in a tender egg blanket, perfect for impressing family and friends. With its rich flavor profile from sweet ketchup and umami soy sauce, omurice is not just a meal—it’s an experience that evokes warmth and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked day-old rice
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced carrots
- 1 cup cooked chicken or tofu
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prep the vegetables.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent.
- Add cooked chicken or tofu; stir for 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Mix in carrots and cooked rice; stir to combine.
- Drizzle in soy sauce and ketchup; cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- In a separate pan, cook beaten eggs seasoned with salt and pepper until slightly runny on top (2–3 minutes).
- Carefully fold the omelet over the fried rice mixture; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 280mg