How to Make Omurice (Japanese Omelet Rice) at Home
Omurice is a very popular western-style Japanese dish made up of ketchup fried rice wrapped in an omelet and finished with a ketchup sauce. The name "omurice" is a Japanese-English word made up of two English words: "omelet" + "rice.” It is a Japanese-western fusion dish that combines a western omelet with Japanese fried rice.
Omurice belongs to the “Yoshoku” or western-Japanese fusion category of Japanese food. It is a classic dish that is often prepared at home, but there are also many Yoshoku restaurants in Japan that specialize in making their own versions of omurice. These restaurants typically make their own signature ketchup or demi-glaze sauces or make their omelets differently. You can find some shops serving omurice topped with a thin layer of egg, while some prepare fluffy omelets which are said to be heavily inspired by French omelets.
When you take a bite of omurice, the harmony of the savory aroma from the ketchup and the mellow flavor of the omelet is so delicious that many people, ranging from children to adults, love it. Another reason why omurice is a go-to dish to prepare in Japanese homes is that it can be easily prepared with items you may already have in your kitchen.
Today, we introduce an omurice recipe that can be easily made at home. For the ketchup fried rice, we will be adding chicken, onions, and carrots but feel free to use your favorite protein and vegetables. Other vegetables such as mushrooms and bell peppers are commonly found in omurice too, so play around with this recipe and make your own original omurice!
Overview
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Total servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 300g Cooked Rice (short-grain rice)
- 100g Chicken Breast (thigh is OK too)
- 1/4 Onion
- 1/4 Carrot
- 4 Tbsp Ketchup (for the fried rice)
- 15g Butter (for the fried rice)
- 4 Eggs
- 2 Tbsp Milk
- 4 Tbsp Ketchup (for the ketchup sauce)
- 10g Butter (for the ketchup sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Water
- Salt, to taste
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