Description
Omurice is a delightful Japanese comfort food that combines a fluffy omelet with savory fried rice, creating an irresistible dish perfect for any occasion. With vibrant ingredients and rich flavors, this easy-to-make recipe is highly customizable, allowing you to use your favorite vegetables and proteins. Enjoy it as a cozy family dinner or a satisfying solo treat, and experience the joy of each delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked day-old rice
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup cooked chicken or shrimp (optional)
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients into small pieces for even cooking.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saut? onions until translucent, then add carrots and peas; cook until tender.
- Stir in the cooked rice, breaking up clumps as needed. Season with soy sauce and ketchup; cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- In a separate non-stick skillet, beat eggs with salt and pepper. Pour into the hot skillet and cook gently until just set but still slightly runny on top.
- Scoop fried rice onto one half of the omelet and fold the other half over. Serve immediately, drizzled with extra ketchup if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg