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Omu-raisu (オムライス)

Japan

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A traditional Japanese dish that combines fragrant rice with chicken fried in ketchup and a delicate omelette. Served as a rice "filling" wrapped in a thin omelette and drizzled with ketchup — a favorite of both children and adults.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Omurice preparation anime illustration Ghibli Studio style

    Step 1: Cut the onion into 1 cm pieces, and the chicken meat into 1 cm cubes. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

  2. Omurice cooking step illustration, Ghibli anime style

    Step 2: Melt the butter in a pan, sauté the onion over low heat until translucent. Add the chicken and fry until cooked through, then stir in the ketchup and mix well.

  3. Omurice cooking step, anime illustration, Japanese cuisine, Studio Ghibli style

    Step 3: Turn off the heat, add the warm rice and stir thoroughly. Turn the heat back on and sauté the mixture over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Divide the rice and chicken into four portions.

  4. Omurice Japanese cuisine anime illustration cooking step

    Step 4: Divide the mixture into four portions and place them on plates.

  5. Omu-rice recipe step, Studio Ghibli anime illustration, egg mixture preparation

    Step 5: In a bowl, crack the eggs, remove the white membranes, and whisk with a fork. Divide the egg mixture into four parts.

  6. Anime illustration of cooking omurice, Japanese cuisine in Ghibli style

    Step 6: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pan, spreading it across the bottom. Pour one portion of the egg mixture, stir 1‑2 times with a fork, then tilt the pan so the mixture spreads evenly. When the omelette begins to set, remove from heat and place the portion in the center of the omelette.

  7. Omurice anime illustration, cooking process, Japanese cuisine, Studio Ghibli style

    Step 7: Lift the edge of the omelette with a fork, cover it with the rice, and repeat from the front edge. Flip the pan onto a plate, shape the dish, and drizzle with ketchup.

FAQ

What is Omu-raisu?

Omu-raisu is a popular Japanese dish featuring ketchup-flavored fried rice, often with chicken, wrapped in a thin, fluffy omelet, and typically drizzled with more ketchup.

How is Omu-raisu pronounced in Japanese?

Omu-raisu is pronounced "oh-moo-rai-soo." The Japanese writing is オムライス.

Can I make Omu-raisu without chicken?

Yes, you can easily substitute chicken with other proteins like ham, bacon, or even mushrooms for a vegetarian version. The core elements are the rice and omelet.

What anime features Omu-raisu?

Omu-raisu appears in various anime, often as a comforting or nostalgic meal. It's a staple in many slice-of-life and Ghibli-inspired culinary scenes.

What's the best way to serve Omu-raisu?

Omu-raisu is traditionally served hot, with the omelet gently placed over or wrapped around the rice, then garnished with a zigzag of ketchup. Some prefer a demi-glace sauce.