Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (2024)

  • Go to the home page
  • Skip to navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Go to sitemap
  • This site requires you to update your browser. Your browsing experience may be affected by not having the most up to date version.
    Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ to upgrade.

  • JavaScript has been disabled in your browser. Please enable JavaScript to experience the full functionality of our website.

Account login
Advanced search

For Farmers

Key Links

  • Training
  • Tools
  • Farmer Resources
  • Farmer News

Research Areas

  • Animal Welfare
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Food Safety
  • Human Health

Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (13)

Farm Sustainability Dashboard

The Farm Sustainability Dashboard has been designed to improve industry best practice and meet evolving community expectations. It has been created for business owners and is appropriate for farms of all sizes.

Recipes and Cooking

Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (14)
Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (15)

Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice)

  • Preparation time 20 mins

  • Serves 2 people

  • User Rating

  • Download as PDF
  • Publication

  • Categories

    • TikTok Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Lunch Recipes
    • Vegetarian
    • Meals for One

An example of contemporary Japanese cuisine - omurice is a fusion of Japanese fried rice blended with a western style omelette. This particular way of plating up the omurice was created especially for the 1985 Japanese comedy film 'Tampopo', and worldwide is now considered the standard way to serve omurice.

The visual theatre as the omelette is split open and falls over the rice, enveloping the dish, can seem intimidating to a novice home cook. But don't worry, you can make a simplified version of this dish that is just as delicious; simply by not folding and sealing the omelette. Instead, just let it set lightly in the pan and place the omelette over the rice like a blanket.

Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (16)

Ingredients

  • ½ carrot, finely diced
  • ¼ onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups day-old cooked short grain rice
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 6 eggs
  • Salt and white pepper

Method

  1. Place a medium frypan over medium-high heat and add the carrot, onion and a little oil. Saute until softened, about 2 minutes. Add peas and rice, breaking up the rice a little. Add ketchup and soy, stir-fry again for another few minutes until the sauce is absorbed and the rice is re-heated.
  2. Divide the rice in half and pack into a small bowl, turn out onto your final serving dish to make a dome and set aside.
  3. Add three eggs to a small bowl and season with salt and white pepper. Beat well. Place a small non-stick pan (make sure your non-stick is in good condition) over medium heat with a little neutral oil.
  4. Pour your eggs into the pan and using a small spatula stir the eggs from the centre, scraping the cooked egg from the bottom of the pan forming an omelet. As the egg sets, make sure not to scrape the cooked egg from the edges of the pan as this will help fold and seal your omelet.
  5. Continue cooking until the eggs begin to set, but are still fluid, like the consistency of lumpy pancake batter. Stop stirring and allow the bottom of the omelet to set, about 10-15 seconds. Then, using your spatula, gently fold one edge of the omelet over, then fold the same edge again to lightly roll, tilting the pan as needed. Take the opposite edge and fold that over then gently flip the omelet so it’s open side is now on the pan. Set again for 10-15 seconds to seal the gap.
  6. Immediately place the omelet over rice. Repeat the process with the next three eggs. To serve, slice lengthways and let the soft scrambled egg interior fall out.

Notes

For a simplified version, don’t fold the edges over, just let the bottom of the omelet set then place it on top of your pile of rice like a blanket.

Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (17)

More great recipes

  • Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (18)

    Curried Scrambled Egg Wrap

    • Preparation time 5 mins

    • Serves 1 person

  • Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (19)

    • Preparation time 30 mins

    • Serves 6 people

  • Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (20)

    Greek-Style Fried Egg Flatbreads

    • Preparation time 15 mins

    • Serves 4 people

  • Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (21)

    • Preparation time 15 mins

    • Serves 6 people

  • Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (22)

    Easy Omelette

    • Preparation time 5 mins

    • Serves 1 person

  • Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (23)

    Feta and Spinach Omelette

    • Preparation time 15 mins

    • Serves 2 people

Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) Recipe - Australian Eggs (2024)

FAQs

What is the Japanese famous egg rice? ›

Omurice or omu-rice (オムライス, Omu-raisu) is a Japanese dish consisting of an omelette made with fried rice and thin, fried scrambled eggs, usually topped with ketchup. It is a popular dish also commonly cooked at home. Children in particular enjoy omurice.

What is the famous omurice rice in Japan? ›

"Kichi Kichi" is a Japanese-style Omurice (Omelette Rice) restaurant located in Kyoto. The popular menu item is the "Fluffy Upside-Down Omurice (Omelette Rice)," which is enjoyed as a live cooking performance.

How to make omurice in america? ›

Preparing the Omelette • Mix your egg(s) in a bowl with your seasonings (mirin/sugar for sweet, or salt for savory) • Heat your greased pan, then add the mixed egg. Stir the omelette frequently, folding in the cooked edges then swirling the liquid portion onto the pan to cook more rapidly.

Is omurice difficult to make? ›

The Japanese soft egg omelette (called 'omurice' in Japan) is one of the hardest egg dishes to make, but it isn't impossible!

Why do Japanese put raw egg on rice? ›

Why do Japanese put raw egg on rice? Because fresh raw egg and hot rice make a full meal for busy workers. Most of Japanese eggs are fresh from the day and organic to be safe to be eaten raw. If you add natto(fermented food to get soy bean protein) to the egg and rice meal, it can be a more perfect meal.

What is the English name for omurice? ›

dishes: omurice. Also known as “Omelet Rice” in English, omurice is a delicious, comforting, and irresistible dish of artfully folded egg served on top of a ketchup fried rice.

What is the famous egg omelet in Japan? ›

Tamagoyaki is a Japanese omelet that's typically made by rolling several thin layers of egg (mixed with soy, mirin, sugar, and sometimes dashi, in which case it's called dashimaki) on top of each other while they cook in a small rectangular pan designated solely for this purpose.

What is Japanese rice omelette called? ›

Omurice (Japanese Rice Omelet)

Who created omurice? ›

There are several theories on the origins of omurice, but the earliest place to feature a French-style omelette with stir-fried rice (a combination of Chinese and European influences) is the legendary yōshoku restaurant Rengatei, in Ginza, Tokyo, which is widely regarded as the originator of several well-known yōshoku ...

Is omurice raw in the middle? ›

Cook the eggs in two batches

Firstly, cook half of the egg mixture until set. Then, add cooked eggs to raw eggs, mix them all together. Lastly, pour them back to the pan to form the omelet. In this way, the inside part of the eggs won't be too raw (it could be unsafe to eat raw eggs.

Why is omurice red? ›

Japanese Omurice

Although everyone makes it a little differently, the omelet is usually stuffed with chicken rice, which is fried rice that's made with chicken and seasoned with ketchup. This gives it a vibrant red color and savory sweet taste, that's the trademark flavor of this dish.

Can I crack an egg into rice? ›

Its name translates to “egg rice,” and that's basically what it is – a raw egg mixed into piping hot rice. Don't be scared – the hot rice cooks the egg as you stir it in. The result is Japanese comfort food at its best – the most creamy, delicious bowl of rice you've ever had.

What's the hardest egg to make? ›

Over easy is the most challenging type of cooked egg because you have to make the flip. One of the best egg tools to use for a successful flip is the silicone spatula.

What is the hardest omelette to make? ›

Japan) is one of the hardest egg dishes to make, but. it isn't impossible!

What is the most popular Japanese rice? ›

Koshihikari. Arguably Japan's most popular rice brand, this short-grain cultivar was developed over 60 years ago in f*ckui Prefecture. Koshihikari is well-known for its translucent, smooth, and pearly quality. With a distinctly sweet flavor, this rice is ideal for dishes that utilize rice as a base, such as sushi.

Is Tamago Kake Gohan safe to eat in America? ›

Is the Japanese dish Tamago Gohan safe to eat? Yes it is, but you need to use pasteurized eggs. I had some recently when my friend bought pasteurized eggs.

What is the famous rice bowl of Japan known as? ›

Donburi (丼, literally "bowl", also abbreviated to "-don" as a suffix, less commonly spelled "domburi") is a Japanese "rice-bowl dish" consisting of fish, meat, vegetables or other ingredients simmered together and served over rice.

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Dong Thiel

Last Updated:

Views: 6162

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (59 voted)

Reviews: 90% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Dong Thiel

Birthday: 2001-07-14

Address: 2865 Kasha Unions, West Corrinne, AK 05708-1071

Phone: +3512198379449

Job: Design Planner

Hobby: Graffiti, Foreign language learning, Gambling, Metalworking, Rowing, Sculling, Sewing

Introduction: My name is Dong Thiel, I am a brainy, happy, tasty, lively, splendid, talented, cooperative person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.