Japanese Omurice (Rice Omelette)

Omurice is just a fancy name for rice omelette and I think this Japanese Omurice (Rice Omelette) is one of Japan’s best-kept secrets!

Japanese Omurice (Rice Omelette)

Japanese Omurice (Rice Omelette)

Course Breakfast
Servings 2
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ cup cooked rice, cold
  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup ketsup
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ cup shredded cooked chicken (2.5 ounces)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in saute pan or wok over medium heat. Add rice and onions and saute until onion is translucent (4-5 minutes).
  • Add ketchup and soy sauce. Cook until ketchup begins to caramelize.
  • Add chicken and cook just until warmed through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Coat pan with cooking spray.
  • Beat eggs with milk in a small bowl until well combined. Pour into the saute pan and allow it to spread over the bottom of the pan. Cover and allow eggs to cook undisturbed until set (4-5 minutes).
  • Remove cover and arrange rice chicken mixture on one side of the omelette. Fold over and slide onto the plate.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Hack: Store leftover omelette in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or skillet for 1-2 minutes, just until warmed through.
  • Hack: As with all fried rice, cold leftover rice gives the best results.
  • Hack: If using raw chicken, cut into 1” cubes and allow 3-5 minutes to cook (until all pink is gone).
  • Hack: Although chicken is traditional in this dish, use whatever leftover protein you have on hand!
Keyword breakfast, easy, eggs, fast and easy, fried, Japanese, Japanese cooking, Jasmine rice, leftovers, omelet, omelette, quick and easy meal, rice dish, simple

Although ketchup is considered an American obsession, it originated in Asia as a thin sauce made from fermented fish!

Use any leftover rice for this dish, such as baked rice pilaf or easy vegetable rice!

Easy Homemade Ramen Noodles

These delicious and easy homemade ramen noodles are low-calorie and full of nutritious ingredients which make them a perfect choice for a snack or simple meal.

Easy Homemade Ramen Noodles

Easy Homemade Ramen Noodles

Course Side Dish, Snack, Soup
Servings 2
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp dried chives
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced (1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced (1 cup)
  • 2 oz dry ramen noodles (1 block)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan mix stock, parsley, chives, ginger, garlic and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, carrots and celery. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add ramen noodles and cook for 5 minutes or until noodles are tender.
  • Hack: Find plain, dry ramen noodles in the Asian section of the supermarket
  • Hack: Check the produce department of your local grocery store for single carrots or stalks of celery to avoid having to buy an entire package. Frozen carrots and celery would also work in this recipe.
  • Hack: Shop the salad bar if you just need a small amount of an item that you don’t think you’ll use again before it “goes over”.
  • Hack: Do you know that you can freeze fresh ginger root? Grating it in its frozen state is easier than grating it fresh and, if you choose organic ginger, you don’t have to peel it! Simply place in a sealed freezer bag or container and pop it in the freezer.
  • Hack: Cooked leftover chicken can be used in this recipe. Add it in at the end of cooking the ramen noodles so it will have just enough time to get warm.
  • Hack: Feel free to substitute whatever vegetables and/or proteins you have on hand! You can also use whatever stock or bouillon you prefer.
Keyword Asian cuisine, Asian food, Asian side dish, chicken, homemade Asian cuisine, Homemade Asian food, Homemade Japanese food, Japanese, Japanese food, ramen, soup, Traditional Asian Food, traditional Japanese soup

Did you know that slurping your ramen is not considered rude in Asian countries?  As a matter of fact, it’s expected. Click here to check out some fun facts about this food!

Suggestion:  Love ramen?  Try some toasted ramen noodles or Asian coleslaw with ramen noodles.

Dehydrated vegetables can be used in this recipe!

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