Omurice
Indulge in the comforting flavors of omurice, a Japanese dish that combines fluffy scrambled eggs with savory fried rice. This delightful meal is packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a touch of sweetness from ketchup, making it a perfect choice for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. Whether you’re a novice cook or an experienced chef, this simple yet impressive recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), chopped
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion and bell peppers; dice the chicken breast.
- 2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers until soft, then add chicken until cooked through.
- 3. Stir in cooked rice, ketchup, and soy sauce. Mix well until rice is coated evenly.
- 4. In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In a separate non-stick skillet, cook the eggs over medium-low heat until just set but still soft on top.
- 5. Place a scoop of the rice mixture on one half of the omelet, fold over the other half to encase it, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 300mg