Omelette Rice (Omurice)

A simple Japanese comfort food made with fried rice wrapped in an omelette.

Ingredients

For the Fried Rice

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1–2 tbsp oil or butter
• 2 tbsp chopped onion
• 2 tbsp carrot (optional)
• 2 tbsp peas or corn (optional)
• ¼ cup cooked chicken / sausage / mushrooms (optional)
• 2–3 tbsp ketchup
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

For the Omelette

• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp milk (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp butter or oil

Optional Toppings

• Ketchup
• Mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Make the Fried Rice

1. Heat oil or butter in a pan.
2. Add onion and cook until soft.
3. Add vegetables and chicken. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Add rice, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
5. Mix well and set aside.

2. Make the Omelette

1. Beat eggs with salt and milk.
2. Heat butter or oil in a pan.
3. Pour eggs and cook until softly set.

3. Assemble

1. Place rice in the center of the omelette.
2. Fold omelette over the rice.
3. Add ketchup or mayonnaise on top.