Today I’m going to introduce you to a popular dish that came to Korea from Japan called omurice, or omeu-raiseu: 오므라이스 in Korean. It’s sweet sour, and savory fried rice packed with crispy vegetables wrapped in a soft and thin omelette.

Why is it called omurice?

Simply put, omurice is an omelette made with fried rice and usually topped with ketchup. “Omu” comes from omelette and “raisu” comes from the Japanese pronunciation of rice. It is a western-influenced meal that is commonly served in many restaurants and homes in Japan.

Is omurice traditional?

Omurice is one of many Japanese dishes influenced by Western cooking techniques and ingredients. Although it has become a traditional Japanese dish, it is usually prepared at home or served in non-traditional Japanese restaurants.

Why is omurice popular?

Though omurice is generally considered a Western dish by Japanese people because of its use of eggs, it’s actually a very Japanese creation. Today, omurice is seen on practically any Western-style family restaurant menu, and is a particularly popular item on kids menus.

Do Japanese put ketchup on eggs?

Omurice or omu-rice (オムライス, Omu-raisu) is an example of yōshoku (Western-influenced (Fusion cuisine) style of Japanese cuisine) consisting of an omelette made with fried rice and thin, fried scrambled eggs, usually topped with ketchup.

Who invented teriyaki?

Japanese chefs
Food historians claim that teriyaki was first invented by Japanese chefs in the 17th century, along with a number of other dishes that incorporated grilled or roasted meat. Teriyaki dishes later became popular in the United States, during the 1960s, with the rising popularity of Japanese restaurants.

How do you pronounce omurice?

It is pronounced “omu-raisu” in Japan and can also be found on menus as “omelette rice.” It is normally made as a home-cooked meal, or served in Japanese diners.

Who invented omurice?

This type of soft-set omurice was supposedly first proposed by the late movie director Juzo Itami in the early 1980s, and developed by the then-owner and proprietor of Taimeiken, another famous yōshoku restaurant in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.

Is tomato a Japanese word?

The kanji are ateji (当て字), from the Chinese word for tomato….Etymology 1.

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