15-Minute Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice)

This quick & easy Omurice recipe features savory ketchup fried rice wrapped in a soft and luscious egg omelette to give you a burst of flavor in every bite. This simple and delicious omelette rice is the ultimate comfort food for the weekdays and one that the whole family will love.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
• 1/2 green onion (white parts)
• 1/4 onion (diced)
• 1/4 cup (30 g) carrot (diced)
• 100 g spam (or your choice of meat or veggies)
• 2-3 (50 g) button mushrooms (diced)
• 1 cup cooked rice (preferably day-old (see notes below))
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 3 eggs (large)
• 1 tbsp milk
• pinch of salt
• ketchup and parsley (optional) (for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat, and add green onion and onion. Cook until fragrant. Add carrot, spam, and mushroom, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
2. 2Add rice, soy sauce, and ketchup and mix to combine, ensuring all grains are evenly coated. Add to a small bowl and press down to shape the rice.
3. 3Combine eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, and pour in the egg mixture. Lightly scramble for a few seconds until the eggs are about 80% cooked through, and remove from heat.
4. 4Place a large plate over the bowl of rice, hold it in the center, and flip carefully to plate the rice in a dome shape. Cover the rice with the egg omelette, and garnish with ketchup and parsley to serve. Enjoy!