How to Make the Perfect Omurice
Japanese · Easy · 25 min · 2 servings
Omurice is a Japanese comfort food classic that wraps savory chicken fried rice inside a soft fluffy egg omelette making it an irresistible kid friendly recipe. Kids adore drawing ketchup faces and patterns on top of the smooth egg blanket turning dinner into a creative activity.
Why this recipe works
This Omurice recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 25 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 480 calories with 24g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 150 g chicken breast diced small
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tbsp ketchup plus extra for topping
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp frozen peas
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Chicken Rice
Cook diced chicken in a pan over medium heat until no longer pink about 4 minutes. Add cooked rice peas ketchup and soy sauce and stir fry everything together for 2 minutes until well combined and heated through.
Step 2: Prepare the Egg Mixture
Crack 2 eggs into a bowl per serving and whisk until fully combined. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and set aside while you heat the butter in a non stick pan over medium low heat.
Step 3: Cook the Omelette
Pour the whisked eggs into the buttered pan and swirl to create an even thin layer. Cook gently for about 1 to 2 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still just slightly soft and glossy.
Step 4: Fill and Fold
Spoon half the chicken rice onto one side of the egg then carefully fold the omelette over the filling and slide onto a plate. Squeeze ketchup on top in fun patterns for kids to enjoy.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- chicken breast → diced ham for an even quicker version kids love
- butter → olive oil for a slightly lighter cooking option
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Cooking the egg on too high heat which makes the omelette rubbery instead of soft and silky
- Overfilling the omelette with rice making it impossible to fold without breaking the egg wrapper
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 480 calories, 24g protein, 52g carbs, 18g fat, 2g fiber.
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