Omurice

A few weeks ago I got it in my head to make an easy dinner for once - omurice.  Not necessarily a staple in the Japanese diet, but something that a lot of people seem to be very fond of.  As the name implies, it is a rice dish, covered with an omelet!  There are a lot of variations on this dish, and I went with the really standard version - chicken, onions, and ketchup.  I have confidence that anyone can make this and enjoy it!


Omurice (to serve 4)
Hot rice (or quinoa)
2 large chicken breasts, cooked and cut into small pieces
1 large onion, chopped small
1/2 cup ketchup (or to taste)
8 eggs
Oil of your liking


In a medium-hot pan, saute the onions in oil until see-through.  Add the chicken and rice, stir until completely mixed.  Add your ketchup and mix.  Remove from heat.  Heat a small omelet pan on medium, and grease with your favorite oil/butter.  Add two beaten eggs and let cook until about 70% done.  While this is cooking put your rice mixture on a place and form into an oval.  Turn your eggs, runny side down, onto the hot rice.  Top with more ketchup and serve!


You can make many variations on this.  Try adding mushrooms and green peppers, or using demi-glace sauce instead of ketchup.