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If you've watched enough anime, you've probably seen Omu-rice pop up—it's that yummy dish with fried rice covered in a soft omelette, usually topped with ketchup.
Loved by kids and grown-ups alike, Omu-rice is a comforting dish that’s surprisingly easy to make—no wonder it's a go-to meal for home cooks in Japan!
Omu-rice: A dish of love and comfort
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Omu-rice is a common sight in anime, especially in scenes filled with romantic vibes. This might be because it's common to write a message or a name in ketchup on the omelette—perfect for those indirect love confessions!
In Emiya-san Chi no Kyou no Gohan, Emiya shares his unique recipe for an Extra-Special Soft and Melty Omelet Rice. Archer is also seen preparing Omurice.
Additionally, in the anime film The Garden of Words, Omurice is a special dish when Takao Akizuki and Yukino Yukari enjoy a homemade lunch together.
Simple ingredients for perfect Omu-rice
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The beauty of omu-rice lies in its simplicity—it requires no special ingredients, just what you’ve got in your kitchen. It’s always there for you when hunger strikes and you need a comforting meal, fast!
- Rice: 2 cups cooked and slightly cooled (short-grain rice is best)
- Chicken: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Green peas: 1/4 cup (frozen and thawed work well)
- Carrot: 1 small, finely diced
- Ketchup: 4 tablespoons, plus extra for garnish
- Eggs: 4 large
- Milk: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Butter or oil: For cooking
Step-by-step easy Omu-raisu!
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Making omu-rice might seem a bit tricky at first, but it's actually easier than it looks once you've done it once. Follow these easy beginner steps to make an amazing dish!
- Prepare the Fried Rice:
- Heat a tablespoon of butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and carrot, sautéing until they start to soften.
- Add the chopped chicken, cooking until it's no longer pink.
- Stir in the green peas, then add the rice. Mix everything well.
- Pour in the ketchup, stir until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the Omelette:
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat some butter or oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Pour in the eggs, swirling to spread them evenly. Let the eggs cook until the edges start setting but the middle is still slightly runny.
- Assemble the Omurice:
- Before the omelette is fully cooked, add half of the fried rice mixture over one half of the omelette.
- Use a spatula to carefully fold the other half of the omelette over the rice.
- Carefully slide the omurice onto a plate, seam side down.
- Garnish and Serve:
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- Drizzle extra ketchup on top in a zigzag pattern (or get creative and draw shapes or words!)
- Serve hot and enjoy the authentic taste of this classic Japanese dish, Omu-raisu!
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