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How to Make Omurice

Omurice is a classic Japanese home-cooked dish, consisting of fried rice wrapped in a tender egg omelet. It offers a rich texture and complete aroma, flavor, and appearance. Rich in protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins, it is an excellent choice for breakfast or a main meal. Estimated preparation time is 25 minutes.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Eggs (free-range eggs are recommended for a richer flavor)
  • Onion
  • Carrot
  • Corn kernels
  • Green peas (optional)
  • Ham sausage or chicken breast
  • Rice
  • Ketchup
  • Cooking oil (vegetable oil is recommended)
  • Milk (optional, to make the egg omelet more tender)

Calculations

Determine how many servings you plan to make before each preparation. One serving is suitable for one person.

Per serving:

  • 2 eggs
  • 30g onion
  • 30g carrot
  • 50g ham sausage or chicken breast
  • 30g total of corn kernels and green peas
  • 200g rice
  • 20ml ketchup
  • 15ml cooking oil
  • 10ml milk (mixed with the eggs)

Instructions

  • Dice the onion, carrot, and ham sausage or chicken breast, and set aside.
  • Heat a pan, pour in 10ml of cooking oil, and wait 10 seconds for it to heat up.
  • Add the diced onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Once fragrant, add the carrot, corn kernels, and green peas, and continue stir-frying for 2 minutes.
  • Add the diced ham sausage or chicken breast and stir-fry until the color changes.
  • Add the rice and break it up while stir-frying. Then add 20ml of ketchup, mix well, and finish the fried rice. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs and mix in 10ml of milk.
  • Pour 5ml of cooking oil into the pan, add the egg mixture, and gently shake the pan to spread the egg evenly across the surface.
  • Cook over low heat. When the surface of the egg is semi-cooked, place the fried rice in the center of the egg.
  • Use a spatula to fold the egg omelet over the rice to form an oval shape.
  • Gently slide the omurice onto a plate, shape it neatly, and garnish with a small amount of ketchup on top.

Additional Tips

  • Using leftover rice from the previous day prevents sticking and improves texture.
  • Adding milk to the beaten eggs makes the omelet more tender.
  • Use low heat when handling the egg omelet to avoid burning the bottom.
  • If you are not skilled at wrapping the rice, you can simply plate the fried rice and cover it with the egg omelet.

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