Introduction
Omurais, also known as エムレーブ, is a popular Japanese comfort meal that perfectly combines the simple preparation of fried rice and the soft and light texture of an omelette. Due to its balanced combination of delicious flavors and delightful texture, this delicious dish is loved not only in Japan but all over the world. Ketchup-flavored fried rice normally comes topped with a thin and delicate omelet accompanied by more ketchup or any savory sauce. Needless to say, Omurice is also much in demand in North America.
The perfect recipe for a quick and easy meal-everything fried rice can include, really: vegetables, chicken, or prawns. Are you ready to try it in your home? Okay, let’s start now with the Omurice recipe!
What is Omurice?
Omurais is a portmanteau of two words: “omelet” and “rice”. It is a combination of both. It is a yoshoku, a Chinese dish prepared in a Japanese style, which became popular in Japan in the early 20th century. It is a fusion dish because it combines a Western-style omelette and Japanese-style fried rice. Ketchup can be added to flavor the rice, and it is often served with very finely chopped vegetables and different protein ingredients such as chicken or ham.
The most wonderful thing about this is that, once you have served an omelet over rice, you may also add more ketchup on top. Often, you make creative designs with words-just as much for the enjoyment of eating as for the pleasing effect on the eyes.
Korean Omelette Rice
First brought to Korea under the Japanese occupation, omurice soon became a national meal. Stir-fry finely cut veggies and deli meat—bacon or ham—with rice to create Korean-style omurice. Usually used for flavour are ketchup and salt; some folks also add soy sauce or Worcester sauce.
The fried rice is then surrounded with a thin fried egg omelette, coated on top with another layer of demi-glace or ketchup. Popular among Korean children, omurice is generally produced with sweet and sour ketchup or strongly flavoured demi-glace sauce.
Fast food establishments generally include omurais; nevertheless, lately, the “Tornado Omurice (회오리 오타라) looks to be a new all-time craze. It is termed so “Tornado” since, while preparation, it is constantly done in the form of turning the egg omelete inside out like tornado, and this is a hilarious or rather bizarre recipe that makes the dinner even more interesting.
Ingredients
Demi-Glace Sauce (Short Cut, Meatless Version)
- 1.5 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp plain flour
- 5 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce, regular (kikkoman)
- 1 Tbsp Tonkatsu sauce or regular soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup milk
Fried Rice
- 1/2 carrot, finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 80g / 2.8 ounces smoked deli ham, finely diced or minced beef, pork or chicken
- 2 cups cooked rice (short or medium grain), cooled
- Some cooking oil
Rice Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce, regular (kikkoman)
- 1 Tbsp rice wine (mirin)
Omelette
- 6 to 9 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- Some cooking oil
Instructions
Demi-Glace Sauce
- Mix together all sauce ingredients: ketchup, soy sauce, tonkatsu sauce, honey, water, and milk in a bowl or big measuring cup. Let’s set that aside.
- Put flour and frying oil into a pan that has been warmed. Let the mixture cook over medium to medium-high temperature until it is dark brown.
- It should be stirred sometimes and takes five to seven minutes to get ready. Then cut the flame to the very minimum.
- Pour the first-stage sauce now into the pan and stir thoroughly. Increase the heat to medium-low then cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Stirring it constantly is advised. Set aside the sauce when it comes ready.
Tornado Omelette
- In a dish, well the eggs. To get a seamless texture, eggs should be scrambled. Salt it somewhat.
- Now medium-high flame on a non-stick fried pan heats. Drizzle some frying oil carefully on the pan.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and keep heating until the edge is cooked—about three millilitres or 0.12 inches.
- The development of air bubbles in the middle of your omelette makes a good point about its readiness for cooking. You should notice rather bigger bubbles.
- Keeping a gap of roughly 4 to 5 centimetres (1.5–2 inches) between each wooden chopstick, now hold each diagonally in your palms and press the egg from the edge towards the centre.
- Start then by moving the chopsticks just one way. Use an angle of chopsticks while waiting for your egg to turn on the side since this will not create more distance between the egg and your chopsticks.
- Maintaining constant frying, keep alternating the chopsticks between your palms to ensure the eggs won quit moving. Flip then till it is 95% done.
- With one hand now, hold the chopsticks. Arange the omelette from the pan carefully on the ready rice. Should you not have produced the sauce, you would then present the entrée with demi-glace sauce—or ketchup.
Oval Shape Omelette
- In a bowl, well the eggs. Get the eggs smooth. Scoop them. Dust some salt over it.
- Now add some cooking oil to a non-stick kadhai heated on a medium-high temperature.
- Lower the heat to medium and toss the beaten eggs in the pan. Quickly spread the omelette by spreading the eggs in circular form, making it thick.
- Halfway through the cooking time, arrange a half of the fried rice on either side equally across the middle when the omeut is perfectly done.
- Fold the edges toward the rice making a small blanket of the omelet.
- Now gently remove the omeet from the pan, lay it on the serving platter, then flip it over.
- As another alternative, flip the pan and arrange the omeet rice on the serving tray. Remember that the pan has no more oil left hence burning should be avoided.
- With cooking foil or paper, form the folded omelette like an oval. Omurice can be heated; so, be careful.
- Present it together with demi-glace sauce.
Fried Rice
- Add some cooking oil while the pan is heating.
- Add the smoked ham, carrots, onions, green peppers now and sauté until all the components are well-cooked.
- After that, stir thoroughly for one to two minutes adding rice and rice masala. Then release the flame.
- While the rest of the ingredients are in place, start cooking to warm up the rice and then cover with foil or a lid.
- To serve, spread the rice evenly in a small bowl. Then flip and add the feed to the bowl. Then remove the cup. This rice is very ready to serve now.
Round Shape Omelette (Easiest)
- In a basin, properly beat the eggs. Peel the eggs then to softens them. Just sprinkle a little salt.
- Add cooking oil then heat it in a non-stick fried pan over medium heat.
- Let the beaten eggs spill into the pan. Arange it in a circular fashion to create a large, flat omelette.
- Take off from the pan after well cooked and put in a small saucepan. Make sure you hold the form of the container while turning the egg slightly.
- Now top the omelette you recently made with the fried rice. Press it gently to get it a strong form.
- Arange the serving plate atop the first vessel. Turn the plate then to remove the vessel.
- Time now to add the demi-glace sauce and present.
Why You’ll Love Omurice
- Fun and Interactive: Kids and adults love this since the ketchup drizzle on top lets you get imaginative with customising.
- Comforting and Hearty: Perfect for lunch or dinner, savoury fried rice and soft omelette make a filling meal.
- Quick and Easy: Omurice may be made in less than thirty minutes using basic ingredients and quick cooking technique.
Health Benefits of Omurice
Omurice is an absolutely well-balanced meal. It is saturated with veggies, carbs, and proteins. Provided you can incorporate more nutrients into this recipe by adding carrots or peas, or even spinach, you can use brown rice or cauliflower rice, which will be healthier and give you more fiber.
Tips for the Best Omurice
- Use Cold Rice: For example, to get a perfect fried rice, you will need day-old cold rice because the cold, day-old rice contains less moisture that will make it not mushy when stir-fried.
- Cook the Omelette Gently: Stir-fry on low heat a superb omelette so that it is not browning or overdone, remaining soft and fluffy.
- Get Creative with Fillings: You may add some other toppings, like shrimp, mushrooms, or even cheese for a creamy variation, to fried rice that will help you to have an Omurice style.
- Add Milk for Softer Eggs: The omelet is softer and more tender if a little milk is added to the mixture.
Conclusion
Omurice is a dish and also food that beautifully combines the flavors of omelette and fried rice. This is comfort food for relaxation purposes. Omurice is tasty Japanese comfort food at its finest because this dish is relatively versatile, easy to prepare, and will surely fill your appetite. You can carry it wherever and at any time, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Unique qualities abound in the softness of the eggs and the richness of the filling. Thus, now we get ready our ingredients and create this lovely meal to enjoy at home also.
FAQ’s
Popular Omuris rice from Japan
“Kichi Kichi”
For the Japanese, what does an omelette made with rice imply?
Omuris is omelette made with Japanese rice.
Is Omuris in health?
This is a delicious, sensible, sugar-free Japanese treat.