Name of Japanese Dish With Rice Ketchup Beef and Egg
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Ketchup-flavored fried rice bundled up in a thin layer of fluffy omelette, omurice is a classic Japanese home cooked dish. Every bite is bursting with comforting flavors! No wonder it's so popular among kids and adults-alike.
There are a lot of hybrid foods in Japan. Today's recipe—Omurice (オムライス) or Japanese Omelette Rice—is a beloved hybrid invention that it's considered everyone's favorite childhood dish in Japan. Here, we have fried rice and fluffy omelette come together to make one comforting food that live fondly in our hearts.
Why You'll Love This Omurice Recipe?
- Quick and easy — You'll need only 20 minutes to make the dish.
- Leftovers and pantry-friendly — Japanese home cooks likes making it using leftover rice as it makes a perfect single-plate meal to prepare the next day. For the rest of the ingredients, you'll need just the usual staples in the pantry: eggs, frozen mix veggies or any basic veggies, and a choice of protein (chicken, ham, bacon, or tofu).
- Hearty and satisfying — It has protein, veggies, and rice, and packed with flavors. My children absolutely loved it when they were little.
The soft-cooked omelette and the sweet and tangy rice complement each other very well, so I hope you will enjoy this recipe!
What is Omurice?
Omurice (pronounced as o-muraisu in Japanese) is a contemporary Japanese fusion creation that marries both Western omelette and Japanese fried rice. As you can tell, the word "omurice" comes from Japanese portmanteau for omelette (omelet) and rice, resulting in the name omelette rice or omelet rice.
👉🏻 Interested to learn more about the origin and variations of omurice? I've talked more at length in my other omurice recipe inspired by the Japanese drama 'Midnight Diner'. You can read it here.
The rice is pan-fried with ketchup and chicken, then wrapped in a thin sheet of egg omelette which gives the dish a signature oval shape.
This classic yōshoku (western-style Japanese food) is a staple home cooked dish but you can also find it at many Western food diners in Japan.
Other Easy Japanese Rice Dishes You'll Love
- Japanese Fried Rice (Yakimeshi)
- Japanese Corn Rice
- Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Bowl)
- Okinawan Taco Rice
- Curry Doria Rice Gratin
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Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice)
Omurice, or Japanese Omelette Rice, is a sweet-and-savory chicken fried rice flavored with ketchup and wrapped in a soft, thin layer of egg. This Western-influenced dish is a yoshoku classic that's popular among Japanese people of all ages.
Servings: 2
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For the Ketchup Fried Rice
- ½ onion
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken thigh
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup frozen mixed vegetables (defrosted)
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal; use half for table salt)
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice (1¾ US cups or 330 g; cooled; day-old rice works best, or you can cook 1 rice cooker cup (180 ml) of short-grain rice and follow my instructions below on how to cool it; see how to cook Japanese rice with a rice cooker, pot over the stove, Instant Pot, or donabe)
- 1 Tbsp ketchup (plus more for decoration)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
For the Omelettes
- 2 large eggs (50 g w/o shell) (divided)
- 2 Tbsp milk (divided)
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 6 Tbsp shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or any other kind)
Japanese Ingredient Substitution: If you want substitutes for Japanese condiments and ingredients, click here.
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Gather all the ingredients. If you are using 1¾ cups of freshly cooked rice, transfer the hot rice to a baking sheet. Spread it out and let it cool completely.
To Make the Ketchup Fried Rice
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Mince the onion finely into ⅛-inch (3 mm) pieces.
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Dice the chicken into ½-inch (1.3 cm) pieces.
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and sauté the onions until tender.
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Add the chicken and cook until it's no longer pink.
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Add the mixed vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
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Add the cooled rice and use a cutting motion with your spatula to break the clumps into small pieces.
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Add the ketchup and soy sauce and stir to combine. Transfer the fried rice to a plate and wash the pan.
To Make the Omurice
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We'll make the omurice one at a time. Whisk 1 egg and 1 Tbsp milk in a small bowl.
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Heat 1 Tbsp oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Distribute the oil to make sure the surface of the pan is coated well.
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When the pan is hot, pour in the egg mixture and tilt the pan to coat the entire surface with the egg. Cook the egg until the bottom has set but the top is still soft. Lower the heat to medium low.
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Sprinkle 3 Tbsp cheese on top, then add half of the ketchup fried rice across the middle of the omelette.
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Use the spatula to fold both sides of the omelette over the middle to cover the fried rice. Carefully move the omurice to the edge of the pan.
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Holding a plate in one hand and the pan in the other, flip the pan to transfer the omurice, seam side down, onto the plate.
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While it's still hot, cover the omurice with a paper towel and form it with your hands into an elongated oval shape (similar to an American football or rugby ball). Repeat this process to make the next omurice.
To Serve
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Drizzle additional ketchup in a zigzag pattern on top for decoration and enjoy.
To Store
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You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for a month.
Calories: 609 kcal · Carbohydrates: 39 g · Protein: 28 g · Fat: 37 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 21 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 268 mg · Sodium: 607 mg · Potassium: 439 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 2914 IU · Vitamin C: 7 mg · Calcium: 254 mg · Iron: 4 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: egg, japanese rice
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