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A Plate & A Glass

Omurice

오므라이스
O-mu-ra-i-seu

Ketchup fried rice wrapped in a soft omelette

About the dish

Omurice wraps fried rice in a soft blanket of egg, a dish that became a household favorite through Korea's Western-style diner culture. Finished with a drizzle of ketchup, its homey look makes it a treat loved by young and old alike.

Key ingredient

Rice (ssal) — Korea's staple grain and main energy source; easy to digest with B vitamins for a balanced meal. Autumn harvest, mainly from Icheon & Yeoju.

Ingredients

Main: rice, egg, onion, carrot, ham or chicken, peas · Seasoning: ketchup, salt, pepper, butter

Simple recipe

  1. Stir-fry the rice with the ham and vegetables in ketchup.
  2. Beat the eggs and fry into a thin omelet.
  3. Wrap the fried rice in the omelet.
  4. Shape it neatly and place on a plate.
  5. Drizzle with ketchup and serve.

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A Glass · Traditional pairing

Suphyangbyeokkot Suldokkaebi
Kkachiseol · South Jeolla · ABV 5%

Suphyangbyeokkot Suldokkaebi (Kkachiseol, South Jeolla) — a cloudy rice makgeolli at 5% ABV, chosen to pair with today's dish.

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