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Omu-Rice is a dish invented by a Japanese chef at the turn of the 20th century. There are several ways to make this dish which is usually served at Western-style restaurants. This version is one of the more classic recipes. |
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Ingredients (serves 2):
- 1 lb. cooked rice, warm, about 1-1/2 cups raw (see White Rice recipe)
- 4 oz. chicken thigh, boneless
- 5 mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 oz. onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp. ketchup
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 4 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
For Sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
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1 Dice chicken into small pieces, and slice mushrooms. |
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2 Heat butter in skillet over medium-high heat and sauté chicken, onion and mushroom for 3 minutes. |
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3 Add 3 Tbsp. ketchup, chicken broth, salt, pepper and continue to cook until liquid evaporates. |
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4 Add cooked warm rice to the skillet and mix well. Remove the chicken rice from the pan and set aside. |
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5 In a bowl, mix eggs and milk. |
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6 Wipe skillet and heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat, making sure entire surface of pan is coated. Pour half of egg mixture into the pan. |
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7 Move a spatula through the egg mixture in circular motion until the egg is half way cooked through. |
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8 Place half of chicken rice in the center of the egg mixture and turn the heat off. |
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9 Tilt the skillet to the side a bit and fold one side of egg over the rice. Push and slide omelet to the other side of the skillet. |
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10 When the omelet reaches the edge of the skillet, flip it out onto a serving plate so the sides of the egg folds under the rice. |
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11 If necessary use a paper towel to correct the shape. Repeat steps 6-11 to make another omelet. |
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12 Combine ketchup and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl and pour over each omelet. |
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13 Serve hot. |