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Rice Omelet (Japanese Omu-Rice)

Zojirushi Recipe – Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>)

Omu-Rice is a dish invented by a Japanese chef at the turn of the 20th century. There are several ways to make this dish which is usually served at Western-style restaurants. This version is one of the more classic recipes.


            	Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>)  Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 2): 

  • 1 lb. cooked rice, warm, about 1-1/2 cups raw (click here)
  • 4 oz. chicken thigh, boneless
  • 5 mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 oz. onion, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

For Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 1
1

Dice chicken into small pieces, and slice mushrooms.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 2
2

Heat butter in skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chicken, onion and mushroom for 3 minutes.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 3
3

Add 3 Tbsp. ketchup, chicken broth, salt, pepper and continue to cook until liquid evaporates.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 4
4

Add cooked warm rice to the skillet and mix well. Remove the chicken rice from the pan and set aside.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 5
5

In a bowl, mix eggs and milk.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 6
6

Wipe skillet and heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat, making sure entire surface of pan is coated. Pour half of egg mixture into the pan.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 7
7

Move a spatula through the egg mixture in circular motion until the egg is half way cooked through.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 8
8

Place half of chicken rice in the center of the egg mixture and turn the heat off.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 9
9

Tilt the skillet to the side a bit and fold one side of egg over the rice. Push and slide omelet to the other side of the skillet.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 10
10

When the omelet reaches the edge of the skillet, flip it out onto a serving plate so the sides of the egg folds under the rice.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 11
11

If necessary use a paper towel to correct the shape. Repeat steps 6-11 to make another omelet.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 12
12

Combine ketchup and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl and pour over each omelet.


              Rice Omelet (Japanese <i>Omu-Rice</i>) Step 13
13

Serve hot.

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