Omurice Recipe (Japanese Omelette Rice) - Cooking The Globe (2024)

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Omurice or Japanese Omelette Rice is a classic dish featuring rice cooked together with chicken, peas, ketchup, and topped with an omelette. It's a hit among kids! You can call it a kids’ version of comfort food. I loved it too, though!

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The last Japanese recipe I posted on the blog was a huge success. You guys loved the Japanese Cucumber Salad, showing me the love on Pinterest and other social platforms. Thank you so much for that! Inspired by this success, I decided to dig deeper into the food world of this peaceful Asian country.

The recipe I want to show you today is not fancy, and it doesn't even look Japanese. It's not so colorful and cute like sushi, and it doesn't feature any fish or seafood, which are so popular in Japanese cuisine. This dish does include the most popular Japanese ingredient though. Rice! I mean, if there would be no rice in it, I would seriously question the fact that it comes from the land of the rising sun. The dish is called Omurice and basically it's a combination of two words: "omelette" and "rice". Simple as that!

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Omurice is usually made in a shape of an American football or rugby ball. However, it can be shaped in any way you like - round, square, the choice is yours! Or you can just top all the ingredients with an omelette and make no shape at all. The only thing that always stays the same is the principle of the dish: the rice is cooked together with chicken, peas, and ketchup, and then is topped with a thin layer of an omelette.

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Japanese omelette rice is popular with people of all ages, but especially with kids. When I tried it for the first time, the first comment I made to my wife was that it's a kids' version of comfort food. Why? I don't know. Maybe the ketchup does the thing. Kids love it. I saw some pics of Omurice where the ketchup was used to draw a smiley face or a cute kitten face on the top of the omelette. Awesome. I would surely adore such a dish in my childhood.

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I am not a kid anymore, but I still enjoyed the hell out of this dish. What's not to love about a ketchup flavored rice and chicken wrapped in a thin crepe-like fried egg? It's a pure perfection. The filling reminds me a chicken pilaf a little bit, which I am a fan of. Try Omurice by yourself, cook it for your kids, and I am one hundred percent sure that it will become a staple in your house! Omurice Recipe (Japanese Omelette Rice) - Cooking The Globe (5)

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Japanese Omelette Rice (Omurice)

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Japanese Omelette Rice is a classic dish featuring ketchup flavored rice cooked together with chicken and peas, and topped with a layer of an omelette. Kids love it!

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Cuisine Japanese

Servings 2 people

Calories 539 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 8 oz or 230g), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • salt and black pepper , to taste
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup , plus more for serving
  • 4 tablespoons frozen green peas
  • 2 large eggs , beaten separately
  • vegetable oil , for frying

Instructions

  • In a large pan, melt the butter, and add the chicken. Cook for about 2 minutes, until opaque, but still not cooked through. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent for 4-5 minutes more.

  • Add the rice and toss to combine. Cook for few more minutes. Season to taste.

  • Push the rice to the edges of the skillet, clearing a bare spot. Add the ketchup and stir with a spatula for 30 seconds until lightly caramelized. Now mix the rice and ketchup together. Add the frozen peas and toss for a minute, until heated through. Transfer the rice and chicken mixture to a bowl and keep it warm.

  • Now we will make two egg crepes. Season the eggs with a pinch of salt. Heat a few drops of the vegetable oil in a skillet, and pour the mixture of one egg into it, swirling to coat the pan in a thin layer. Let cook until the top is set, then put the half of the rice and chicken mixture in the middle of the omelette. Fold both sides over the rice mixture. That's it! Repeat the same with the remaining egg.

  • Serve with some more ketchup on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from 101 Easy Asian Recipes by Lucky Peach

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcal

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  1. Gingey Bites

    Omurice Recipe (Japanese Omelette Rice) - Cooking The Globe (7)
    Oh this looks nice - I would replace ketchup with sriracha!! Love the spicy 🙂

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    • Igor

      That's a great idea!

      Reply

  2. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

    Omurice Recipe (Japanese Omelette Rice) - Cooking The Globe (8)
    Love the addition of ketchup! Looks one tasty omelette, that's for sure.

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    • Igor

      I have already made it three times, so yes, it's awesome 🙂

      Reply

  3. jen

    This dish is new to me but it looks really good. Maybe for my next brunch party?

    Reply

    • Igor

      You will surely love it, Jen!

      Reply

  4. Amy

    Havent heard about this dish until now!! Looking amazing!!!
    I need to head over to check out the cucumber salad!!!

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Omurice Recipe (Japanese Omelette Rice) - Cooking The Globe (2024)

FAQs

What is the famous omurice rice in Japan? ›

"Kichi Kichi" is a Japanese-style Omurice (Omelette Rice) restaurant located in Kyoto. The popular menu item is the "Fluffy Upside-Down Omurice (Omelette Rice)," which is enjoyed as a live cooking performance. Kichi Kichi's specialty dish is undoubtedly the Omurice (omelette rice).

What is Japanese egg over rice called? ›

Omurice is a cross between an omelette and Japanese fried rice. The eggs are cooked until they've thickened, draped over rice, and then covered with a filling, which can vary from chicken to onions or anything at all, really.

What is the Japanese famous egg rice? ›

Omurice or omu-rice (オムライス, Omu-raisu) is a Japanese dish consisting of an omelette made with fried rice and thin, fried scrambled eggs, usually topped with ketchup. It is a popular dish also commonly cooked at home. Children in particular enjoy omurice.

What kind of rice do Japanese eat the most? ›

The most widely consumed rice in Japan is a cultivar of Japonica rice, a short-grain rice with a firm texture. Compared to its long-grain counterparts such as jasmine and basmati, Japonica rice is characterized by its plump shape and sticky texture that makes it easy to pick up with chopsticks.

What rice do Japanese use daily? ›

Japanese rice refers to a number of short-grain cultivars of Japonica rice including ordinary rice (uruchimai) and glutinous rice (mochigome). Ordinary Japanese rice, or uruchimai (粳米), is the staple of the Japanese diet and consists of short translucent grains.

Why do Japanese put raw egg on rice? ›

Why do Japanese put raw egg on rice? Because fresh raw egg and hot rice make a full meal for busy workers. Most of Japanese eggs are fresh from the day and organic to be safe to be eaten raw. If you add natto(fermented food to get soy bean protein) to the egg and rice meal, it can be a more perfect meal.

What is the English name for omurice? ›

dishes: omurice. Also known as “Omelet Rice” in English, omurice is a delicious, comforting, and irresistible dish of artfully folded egg served on top of a ketchup fried rice.

Can I put raw egg in rice? ›

Its name translates to “egg rice,” and that's basically what it is – a raw egg mixed into piping hot rice. Don't be scared – the hot rice cooks the egg as you stir it in. The result is Japanese comfort food at its best – the most creamy, delicious bowl of rice you've ever had.

What is Japanese forbidden rice? ›

Black rice, also known as purple rice or forbidden rice, is a range of rice types of the species Oryza sativa, some of which are glutinous rice.

What is the Japanese black forbidden rice? ›

Forbidden black rice refers to a type of heirloom rice that has been part of the Asian diet for thousands of years. It belongs to the species Oryza sativa, whose other varieties include Indonesian black rice and Thai jasmine black rice. Black rice may be long-grain, medium or short-grain.

Is ketchup in fried rice authentic? ›

Ketchup Fried Rice is a western-inspired fried rice, cooked in a sweet and tangy ketchup based sauce. It's highly popular in Japan, and for good reason: it's quick, easy and full of flavour!

What is the hardest omelette to make? ›

The Japanese soft egg omelette (called 'omurice' in Japan) is one of the hardest egg dishes to make, but it isn't impossible! 🍳 We show you how it's done. Have you tried to make it? 🤷🏽‍♂️ #fyp #foryou #egg #eggs #omelette #omurice.

Can I crack an egg into rice? ›

To make it, you simply crack a raw egg into a bowl of steaming hot rice, add a few seasonings, then use chopsticks to whip the egg vigorously into the rice. You know it's ready when the mixture becomes pale yellow, creamy, and slightly frothy.

Is brown rice popular in Japan? ›

Brown rice, once the most common rice choice, is still widely available in Japan but not as commonly eaten.

Who is the famous omurice maker? ›

Chef Motokichi Yukimura is a true omurice master; I'm in awe at how he cooks his eggs perfectly every single time.

What is Japanese brown rice? ›

Also known as genmai, Japanese short-grain brown rice has a slightly nutty flavor and subtle sweetness. However, this multigrain variety is less sticky than conventional glutinous rice and can be trickier to incorporate into certain dishes such as sushi or onigiri.

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