Healthy Vegetable Omurice: A Gorgeous Meal Made at Home
Vegetable Omurice with the Perfect Harmony of Fresh Vegetables and Soft Eggs
Experience a delightful burst of flavors with this Vegetable Omurice! The satisfying chew of tender vegetables, the subtle sweetness, and the creamy texture of the fluffy egg create a truly comforting and nutritious meal. It’s simple yet packed with goodness, making it perfect for the whole family. Elevate your dinner tonight with this delicious and wholesome omurice!
Essential Ingredients
- 1 fresh medium carrot
- 1 crisp medium onion
- 3 fresh eggs
- Cooking oil (for pan-frying)
- Ketchup (to taste)
- 1 bowl of cooked rice (approx. 200g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the vegetables that will bring flavor to your omurice. Wash and peel the carrot and onion. Finely dice them into small, approximately 0.5cm cubes. Dicing them small will help release their natural sweetness when sautéed and ensure a tender texture when mixed with the rice.
Step 2
Now, let’s sauté the vegetables to infuse them with wonderful aromas. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the diced carrot and onion and stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes, until the vegetables become translucent and release their sweet fragrance. It’s important to cook them just until the carrots are slightly tender so they retain a pleasant bite when mixed with the rice.
Step 3
Add the bowl of warm cooked rice to the sautéed vegetables and stir-fry them together. Use a spatula to gently break up any clumps of rice, ensuring it’s evenly mixed with the vegetables. This process allows the flavor and aroma of the vegetables to permeate every grain of rice, creating a richer taste. Feel free to add a pinch of salt and pepper for extra seasoning.
Step 4
It’s time to create the soft, enveloping egg layer for your omurice. In a clean bowl, crack the 3 eggs and whisk them thoroughly with a fork or whisk until the yolks and whites are completely combined. Add a pinch of salt to the eggs to help eliminate any eggy smell and season them. Heat a non-stick skillet over low heat, lightly grease it with cooking oil, and pour in the whisked egg mixture, spreading it thinly and evenly to cover the bottom of the pan. Once the egg begins to set slightly around the edges, reduce the heat to very low.
Step 5
When the egg crepe is about two-thirds cooked (still slightly wet on top), carefully slide the pre-sautéed vegetable rice onto one half of the egg. Be mindful not to overfill it, as too much rice can cause the egg to tear when folding.
Step 6
Now, let’s shape your omurice! Gently fold the other half of the egg crepe over the rice to create a half-moon shape. You can tilt the pan slightly and use your spatula to help tuck the rice into the egg as you fold, creating a neater appearance.
Step 7
The final step! Carefully slide the completed omurice onto a serving plate. Drizzle generously with ketchup according to your preference, and your delicious Vegetable Omurice is ready! Enjoy it immediately while it’s warm to savor the fresh flavors of the vegetables and the delicate texture of the egg. Enjoy your meal!
