Description
A delightful Japanese comfort dish made with savory fried rice wrapped in a buttery omelet and topped with ketchup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup chicken (or any preferred protein)
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup peas
- 3–4 eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or cooking oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: If using fresh rice, allow it to cool after cooking. Day-old rice is preferable.
- Sauté the Ingredients: Heat butter in a skillet. Add onions and carrots, sauté until soft. Add the protein and cook until browned.
- Fry the Rice: Add the cooled rice, stir well, season with soy sauce and pepper, and fold in the peas.
- Make the Omelet: Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt, heat another pan with butter, and cook the eggs until just set but still slightly runny on top.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon the fried rice onto one half of the omelet, fold it over, and serve on a plate. Drizzle with ketchup.
- Enhance Your Dish: Add toppings like chopped herbs or grated cheese if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for tofu or mushrooms and use varied vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying and Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Omurice, Japanese recipes, comfort food, easy dinner
