Omurice (Ketchup Rice Omelette)
Ketchup fried rice with chicken and peas, wrapped in a soft, barely set omelette. Japan's favourite home comfort dish.
- Time30 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.88 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt half the butter with the olive oil in a large non stick pan. Fry the onion for 4 minutes until soft, then add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes until white and cooked through.
9 min - 2
Add the peas and the cold rice, breaking up any lumps. Stir fry for 3 minutes until hot.
3 min - 3
Stir in the 4 tbsp ketchup, the salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes until the rice is evenly red-orange. Divide between 2 plates, shaping each into a rugby ball.
2 min - 4
Beat the eggs with the milk. Melt a quarter of the remaining butter in a clean non stick pan over a medium heat and pour in half the egg.
- 5
Stir gently with a spatula for about 30 seconds until just softly set but still glossy on top. Stop and let it set for 20 seconds.
- 6
Slide the omelette over the rice, or fold it round. Repeat with the remaining butter and egg for the second one.
- 7
Squeeze the extra ketchup over the top in a zigzag and eat at once.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.