Omuraisu (Japanese Rice Omelet)

Omuraisu is a Japanese-style rice omelet made with fried rice. In this version, an egg omelet is draped over ham fried rice flavored with ketchup.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 521 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
• 2 thin slices cooked ham, cubed
• 0.25 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 slice processed cheese food (such as Velveeta ®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Add cooked rice, ham, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and cheese; cook and stir until well combined and heated through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl; shape into an oval.

Step 2

Beat eggs, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Heat a small skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Add egg mixture; cook until eggs start to set. Lift edges, letting uncooked portion run underneath. Gently fold eggs, using a spatula, into a cocoon shape. Remove from heat when eggs are completely set.

Step 3

Place omelet on top of rice; run a knife lengthwise through top layer of omelet to open like a butterfly and drape over rice. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon ketchup; sprinkle with parsley.