Omurice (Ketchup Fried Rice in a Blanket of Egg)

Method

1. 1

   Melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion until soft, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry until every grain is hot through, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in the ketchup and toss until the rice turns evenly red-orange; season with salt and pepper, then divide into 4 portions and keep warm.

   💡 Fry the ketchup rather than just stirring it through — a minute in the hot pan cooks off its raw tang.

5. 5

   For each portion, beat 2 eggs with a splash of the milk and a pinch of salt.

6. 6

   Melt a little of the remaining butter in a small nonstick pan over medium heat, pour in one portion of egg, and swirl constantly until just set but still soft on top, about 45 seconds.

7. 7

   Slide the soft omelette over a mound of the ketchup rice, cut it open down the middle so it drapes over the sides, and finish with extra ketchup. Repeat for the remaining portions.