Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) (Video) オムライス

Recipe Highlights Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) was my favorite food growing up in Japan, and my own kids loved it when they were little, too. A warm, tender, and creamy omelette wrapped around ketchup rice feels like a hug from my mom’s kitchen. I make it whenever we want a fast lunch or dinner that still feels special. Here’s why I keep coming back to this recipe: Quick enough for a weeknight, 30 minutes tops Uses pantry staples you likely have on hand Endlessly flexible with whatever protein you have If you love Japanese yoshoku (Western-style) recipes, try my Japanese Hamburger Steak, Tonkatsu, and Japanese Chicken Curry next! Table of Contents What is Omurice? Omurice (オムライス, or omuraisu) blends the words omelette and rice, wrapping ketchup-seasoned rice in a thin omelette. This yoshoku (Western-style) dish traces back to a 1925 Osaka diner called Hokkyokusei. Today, it’s a beloved comfort food found on menus at family restaurants, diners, and home kitchens across Japan. Ingredients for Omurice For the Chicken Rice Boneless, skinless chicken thigh Onion Green peas Japanese short-grain rice – cooked; day-old Kagome Ketchup – for an authentic taste Worcestershire sauce – or s...