Omurice
Omurice is a heartwarming Japanese dish that combines fluffy scrambled eggs and savory fried rice, all drizzled with ketchup or a rich sauce. This delightful meal is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With every bite, you’ll experience a comforting blend of flavors that evoke cherished memories and create new ones around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup diced chicken breast (or shrimp/tofu)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken, onions, carrots, and any additional vegetables.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the chicken and carrots; cook until the chicken is no longer pink (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in the cooked rice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well for about 2 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt. Pour over the rice mixture and gently scramble until creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Serve on plates and drizzle with ketchup or your favorite sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 300mg