Omurice (Japanese Omelet Rice)
Omurice, a delightful Japanese comfort food, combines a fluffy omelet with savory fried rice for a meal that’s both satisfying and nostalgic. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is easy to customize based on your pantry staples. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, Omurice captures the essence of home-cooked joy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup diced boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes). Add peas.
- Mix in cooked rice along with ketchup and soy sauce; stir until heated through (about 2 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt. Melt butter in another pan over medium heat and pour in the egg mixture. Cook until edges set and middle remains slightly runny (about 3 minutes).
- Spoon the fried rice mixture onto one half of the omelet, then fold the other half over.
- Serve on plates with extra ketchup drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 290mg