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Omurice

Chicken Omurice is a beloved Japanese comfort food that combines savourychicken fried rice with a soft, fluffy omelette
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Fried Rice
  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
For the Omelette
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt to taste
For Garnish
  • Extra ketchup or demi-glace sauce
  • Chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in the diced chicken and frozen peas and carrots. Cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
  3. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Stir in ketchup and soy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  5. Divide the fried rice into four portions and shape each into an oval mound on serving plates.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth and slightly frothy.
  7. Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in one portion of the egg mixture and swirl the pan gently.
  8. Cook the eggs until mostly set but still soft on top. Carefully place the omelette over one mound of fried rice. Repeat with remaining egg mixture.
  9. Drizzle ketchup or demi-glace sauce over the omelette before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Chef’s Tips
  • Day-old rice works best because it stays fluffy and prevents mushy fried rice.
  • Use chicken thighs instead of breast meat for extra flavour and tenderness.
  • Cook the omelette on low heat for a soft and silky texture.
  • A nonstick pan makes folding and transferring the omelette much easier.
  • Add mushrooms, corn, or bell peppers for extra vegetables and flavour.
  • For authentic Japanese café-style omurice, slice the omelette gently down the centre before serving so it opens over the rice.