Omurice
Omurice is a popular Japanese dish made of fried rice wrapped in or topped with a soft omelet. The rice is usually stir-fried with chicken, onions, and ketchup, and the dish is often finished with more ketchup or demi-glace sauce.Its name combines “omelet” and “rice.” It’s a classic example of yōshoku—Japanese-style Western food.
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Ingredients
Chicken Fried Rice
- 4 cups cooked white rice preferably chilled
- 12 ounces chicken thighs or breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup ketchup plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Omelets
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
Instructions
Make the fried rice:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened. Stir in the peas and carrots and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in the ketchup, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until everything is evenly coated and hot. Divide the rice among four plates, shaping each portion into an oval mound.
Prepare the eggs:
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt.
Cook each omelet:
- Heat ½ tablespoon butter in an 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in one-quarter of the egg mixture. Gently stir for several seconds, then let it cook until the bottom is set but the top remains slightly soft, about 1–2 minutes.
- Slide the omelet over one mound of fried rice. Repeat with the remaining butter and egg mixture.
- Drizzle with additional ketchup and serve immediately.
For the classic wrapped style, place the rice in the center of each omelet, fold both sides over it, then carefully invert it onto a plate.
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal (29%)Carbohydrates: 58g (19%)Protein: 32g (64%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 413mg (138%)Sodium: 1103mg (48%)Potassium: 545mg (16%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 4006IU (80%)Vitamin C: 6mg (7%)Calcium: 117mg (12%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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