A Hearty and Delicious Omelet Rice (Omurice) for a Homey Meal
A Hearty and Delicious Omelet Rice (Omurice) for a Homey Meal
How to Make Omurice: A Flavorful Home-Style Fried Rice Dish with a Special Sauce Recipe
Hello everyone! This is Jina, your cooking enthusiast. Today, I’m sharing my omurice recipe, a dish my family loves so much that we make it often, even on regular days. It’s a fantastic way to transform leftover vegetables and day-old rice! Don’t worry if you don’t have Worcestershire sauce; I’ll show you how to make a delicious sauce with simple pantry staples. Let’s get started on this easy, one-dish meal that even beginner cooks can master!
Recipe Ingredients- Cooked rice, 1 serving
- Onion, 1/3
- Carrot, 2/3
- Zucchini, 1/3
- Vienna sausages, 3
- Eggs, 3
Sauce Ingredients (Measurements based on a standard tablespoon)- Soy sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce, 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar, 2 Tbsp
- Ketchup, 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds, a pinch
- Salt, a pinch
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Water, 3 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Oyster sauce, 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar, 2 Tbsp
- Ketchup, 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds, a pinch
- Salt, a pinch
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Water, 3 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
① Crack the 3 eggs into a bowl. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper, then whisk them thoroughly. This sets the stage for a fluffy omelet.
Step 2
② Lightly grease a heated pan over medium-low heat. Pour in the whisked eggs and stir them gently with chopsticks or a spatula to create soft scrambled eggs.
Step 3
③ As the eggs begin to set, gently lift the pan and gather the eggs towards the center to form an oval shape. This is the key to creating the classic omelet look before it’s fully cooked. With a swift flick of the wrist, flip the omelet to lightly cook the other side.
Step 4
④ Aim for about 80% doneness. Once you’ve achieved a rugby ball-like shape, you’ll have a wonderfully fluffy and tender egg ‘blanket’ covering your rice. Be careful not to overcook, or it might become dry.
Step 5
⑤ Now, let’s prepare the ingredients for the fried rice. I’m using up some leftover vegetables from the fridge. Finely dice 1/3 onion, 2/3 carrot, and 1/3 zucchini. Also, finely chop 3 Vienna sausages. Using a food processor or chopper can make this step quicker.
Step 6
⑥ Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Add the diced vegetables and sausages and stir-fry them until tender and fragrant. Season lightly with salt as they cook.
Step 7
⑦ Add 1 serving of cooked rice to the pan with the sautéed vegetables and sausages. Stir well to combine everything evenly. Using leftover or chilled rice works wonderfully here, as it helps create perfectly separated grains. Keep stirring to break up any clumps.
Step 8
⑧ Now, let’s make the flavorful sauce that will elevate your omurice! No Worcestershire sauce needed. We can achieve a fantastic flavor using common ingredients. Start by adding 1 Tbsp of soy sauce.
Step 9
⑨ Next, add 1 Tbsp of ketchup.
Step 10
⑩ For an extra layer of savory depth, add 0.5 Tbsp of oyster sauce.
Step 11
⑪ To balance the flavors with a touch of sweetness, add 2 Tbsp of sugar.
Step 12
⑫ Finally, add 3 Tbsp of water. Stir everything together and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency. Your delicious omurice sauce is ready!
Step 13
⑬ For a satisfying side, I’m pairing this with some cheese-filled pork cutlets (donkatsu) that I had in my freezer. This makes the meal even more substantial.
Step 14
⑭ You can achieve perfectly crispy and juicy donkatsu using an air fryer. Preheat it to 180-200°C (350-400°F), then cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let it rest briefly before slicing for a clean cut and a delightful ‘crispy outside, juicy inside’ texture.
Step 15
⑮ Now, let’s plate it beautifully. Pack the fried rice firmly into a small bowl, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate. This creates a neat, rounded mound of delicious fried rice.
Step 16
⑯ Gently place the tender, fluffy omelet on top of the fried rice mound. Doesn’t it look absolutely appetizing with the egg blanket?
Step 17
⑰ Drizzle the prepared flavorful sauce generously over the omelet. The sauce will coat both the rice and egg, adding a wonderful depth of flavor.
Step 18
⑱ Finally, add the golden-brown, crispy cheese donkatsu on the side. This combination of soft omelet and crunchy cutlet creates a truly delightful omurice experience!
Step 19
⑲ Enjoy your omurice, complete with its fluffy omelet and savory goodness! It’s a perfect, satisfying meal for any occasion.
