Omurice (Korean Rice Omelette) Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Omurice, a popular Korean dish where fried rice is wrapped in a soft, fluffy omelette.
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick pan For cooking the omelette and fried rice
- 1 Spatula For stirring and folding the omelette
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked rice Preferably chilled
- 1 Small onion Finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Mixed vegetables Carrots, peas, corn
- 100 g Chicken breast Cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 4 Eggs Lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp Milk
- 1 tbsp Butter
- to taste Salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken cubes and cook until they are fully cooked and slightly browned.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Add cooked rice, ketchup, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs with milk and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Pour the egg mixture into the pan.
- Tilt the pan to spread the egg evenly, and cook until the bottom is set but the top is still slightly runny.
- Place a portion of the fried rice onto one half of the omelette. Carefully fold the other half over the rice to cover it.
- Gently slide the omelette onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining rice and egg mixture.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra ketchup if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken or substitute with tofu.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150000IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 1000mgIron: 0.5mg
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