Japanese curry omurice aka Kare Omurice effortless way to spruce up humble omurice (while always using up leftovers)!
Another of my favorite ways to use up leftover Japanese curry is making omurice! Kare Omurice, or Curry Omelet Rice, is a classic Japanese dish featuring a silky-soft omelet wrapped around a fluffy bed of Japanese-style fried rice.
The fried rice in this recipe is incredibly versatile. Feel free to use any leftover ingredients from your fridge that you think would complement the dish. I always keep frozen peas and carrots on hand to add some fiber to my diet, but you could easily omit them or substitute with a generous amount of chopped scallions.
Traditional omurice calls for ketchup in the fried rice, but I had some leftover curry roux, so I used that instead. It turned out even better, as it complemented the curry sauce perfectly. A win-win!
Now, you’ve probably seen lots of impressive videos on Instagram with chefs carefully rolling up the omelet into a football shape, setting it gently atop the rice, and then slicing it down the middle, releasing the runny middle and covering the rice.
Unless you’re willing to use a lot of eggs and practice, I promise you an easier method is to simply use a small bowl to shape both the omelet and the rice. And there’s no sacrifice to the taste! You can even leave the omelet a little runny to mimic it.
I do recommend using a non-stick skillet – the smaller the skillet, the fluffier your omelet will be.
And that’s all there is to it! Enjoy your leftover curry in a delicious new way! Don’t be afraid to experiment with different ingredients or curry flavors. This recipe is all about making the most of your leftovers and personal taste preferences.
If you’ve tried it, I’d love to your versions of this recipe! Share your modifications and what you liked about it in the comments below. :)
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I’m a foodie with a simple philosophy: why should amazing food be reserved for the weekends alone? I’m all about making every meal delicious because, let’s face it, we only have so many meals in our lifetime.
My mission? To take the stress out of cooking with easy-to-use meal plans so you can enjoy mouthwatering recipes any day of week. Join me on this tasty journey and let’s savor “more taste, less waste” in every bite!
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