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Omurice

Delicious Omurice: Quick and Easy Japanese Comfort Food

Omurice is a delightful Japanese omelette rice dish that offers comfort and quick preparation.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Fried Rice
  • 4 cups Cold Leftover Cooked Japanese Rice Day-old rice preferred
  • 1 cup Button Mushrooms Can substitute with shiitake
  • 1 medium Onion Can use shallots
  • 1 large Carrot Can substitute with frozen corn
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Fresh peas if in season
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or Water Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Gluten-free if needed
  • 3 tablespoons Ketchup Can use tomato sauce for milder version
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Omelette
  • 4 large Eggs Fresher eggs yield better texture
  • 2 tablespoons Water Can substitute with heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Any neutral oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a bowl, combine ketchup, chicken broth, and soy sauce until well mixed.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the mushrooms for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add onions, carrots, and peas, and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Incorporate cold leftover rice, breaking it up gently, and mix with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
  5. Whisk eggs with water and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Heat oil in another skillet, pour in the egg mixture, and cook until mostly set but slightly runny.
  7. Plate the fried rice and cover it with the omelette or fold the omelette over the rice.
  8. Drizzle with additional ketchup before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a light salad or miso soup for a complete meal.

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