Authentic Japanese Omurice Recipe: Easy Steps to Perfect Omelet Rice
This Japanese omurice is delicious and fun to make. Let's gather our ingredients and follow the steps to enjoy this comforting dish at home.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables, diced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ketchup for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare IngredientsDice the onion and chop the mixed vegetables finely. Make sure the rice and chicken are cooked and ready to go.
- Cook Fried RiceHeat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft. Add the cooked chicken and mixed vegetables. Stir in the ketchup and soy sauce. Add the cooked rice, mixing well. Keep the fried rice warm.
- Make the OmeletIn a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over low heat. Pour in the whisked eggs and swirl to cover the pan. Let the eggs cook until just set but still a little soft on top.
- Assemble OmuriceSpoon the fried rice mixture onto one side of the omelet. Carefully fold the omelet over the filling using a spatula. Slide the omurice onto a plate.
Nutrition
Calories: 2392kcalCarbohydrates: 357gProtein: 69gFat: 74gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 39gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 481mgSodium: 4597mgPotassium: 1861mgFiber: 13gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 10137IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 266mgIron: 8mg