Quick and easy savory Japanese ketchup fried rice is just what you need when hunger strikes! This recipe gives you the healthier option of making Japanese ketchup fried rice low carb by using cauliflower rice.
Japanese omelette rice, or omurice as it’s commonly called, is a very popular dish in Japan. It is known for its sweet, savory and slightly tangy flavors that make this dish so addicting. It’s also very customizable and goes great with a variety of toppings.
This Japanese ketchup fried rice recipe takes the classic taste but removes the omelet portion for a simple and minimal prep time lunch or dinner!
What is Japanese style Ketchup Fried Rice?
Japanese ketchup omelette fried rice consists of cooked rice that’s tossed with ketchup in a fry pan and topped with a very thin egg omelette.
The rice can also be mixed with a variety of toppings or vegetables such as sausages, mushrooms, carrots, frozen peas, and onions.
This lovely dish goes great with a side of miso soup or egg drop soup or a side salad.
What does fried ketchup rice taste like?
Ketchup fried rice has flavors of savory bacon and slight sweetness from ketchup. It’s a light dish that’s packed with flavor.
Fun Fact – Traditionally, no soy sauce is used in ketchup fried rice, but if you feel a bit savory, you can experiment with it!
Does ketchup taste good with rice?
Omurice is a very popular menu item in many Japanese restaurants and for good reason.
The combination of rice and ketchup is so tasty and satisfying to your taste buds. You have to try it to believe it!
What ingredients do I need to make Japanese omurice-inspired ketchup fried rice?
- Rice – you can choose to use traditional cooked white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
- Butter – salted or unsalted.
- Mushrooms – choose from white mushrooms or cremini mushrooms.
- Bacon – regular store-bought bacon sliced into small pieces.
- Onion – yellow or brown chopped onions.
- Carrots – fresh and chopped.
- Green Peas – frozen or fresh.
- Salt – regular table salt, sea salt.
- Black Pepper – coarsely ground or finely ground.
- Sugar-Free Ketchup – can be found in supermarkets. Can also – use regular ketchup, but use half the listed sweetener.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
How to make Japanese ketchup fried rice?
The instructions to make ketchup fried rice is super simple!
Combine ketchup, water and sweetener in a mixing bowl.
In a large pan, cook bacon then transfer it to a holding plate.
In a clean frying pan, add rice, onions, carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Then add butter, mushrooms, frozen peas, cooked bacon, salt, and black pepper.
Once the ingredients are cooked thoroughly, add ketchup sauce and combine well.
Pro Tip – best to use high heat and a large skillet or wok when making fried rice. This ensures you can retain the heat and have plenty of room for stir-frying!
Secret Ingredient – if using traditional steamed white rice, add a little bit of heated vegetable oil to the pan and cold rice or leftover rice. This will give you the perfect fried rice consistency.
How to store leftovers?
Simply place it in an airtight container in the fridge and microwave it to warm back up. Leftover fried rice should last 5-7 days.
What other ingredients can I add to the ketchup fried rice?
- Edamame
- Ham
- Bell Peppers
- Spam
- Broccoli
- Scallions
- Fried Egg
- Chopped Garlic
- Chopped Beef
- Chopped Chicken
What is the nutrition information for this Japanese ketchup fried rice recipe?
- 452 Calories
- 12g Carbohydrates
- 5g Fiber
- 10g Protein
- 40g Fat
- 89mg Cholesterol
- 1195mg Sodium
- 260mg Potassium
- 22mg Calcium
- 1mg Iron
- 3338ui Vitamin A
- 8mg Vitamin C
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Now, let’s get making this Japanese omelette rice recipe!
- Prepping Time 5M
- Cook Time 5M
- Total Time 10M
- Net Carb/Serv ~7g
- Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Cauliflower Rice (or rice of choice)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 Common White Mushrooms (or cremini mushrooms)
- 2 Slices of Bacon
- 1 tbsp Chopped Onion
- 1 tbsp Chopped Carrots
- 1 tbsp Green Peas
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Suger Free Ketchup (can sub with regular ketchup but use half the sweetener)
- 1/2 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Sweetener (sugar alternative, sugar or preferred sweetener)
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) Prepare mushroom, bacon, onion and carrots by finely slicing/chopping.
3) Combine Suger Free Ketchup, sweetener and water inside a mixing bowl.
4) In a small fry pan, add bacon on medium high heat and cook for 3-4 minutes or until done to liking. Transfer to a holding plate and discard excess oil.
5) In a new large Teflon fry pan, add cauliflower rice (or rice of choice), chopped onions, chopped carrots and cook on high heat for 2 minutes while occasionally stirring.
6) After 2 minutes, add butter, sliced mushroom, cooked bacon, peas, salt, black pepper and mix well. Continue an additional 1-2 minutes or until desired cauliflower rice texture is reached.
7) Mix in ketchup sauce, combine well and transfer to a serving plate.
Hope you enjoy your Japanese Ketchup Fried Rice!
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Japanese Ketchup Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Cauliflower Rice or rice of choice
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 White Mushrooms or cremini mushrooms
- 2 Slices Bacon
- 1 tbsp Onion chopped
- 1 tbsp Carrots chopped
- 1 tbsp Green Peas
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Sugar Free Ketchup can sub with regular ketchup but use half the sweetener
- 1/2 tbsp Water
- 1/2 tbsp Sweetener sugar alternative, sugar or preferred sweetener
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Prepare mushroom, bacon, onion and carrots by finely slicing/chopping.
- Combine Suger Free Ketchup, sweetener and water inside a mixing bowl.
- In a small fry pan, add bacon on medium high heat and cook for 3-4 minutes or until done to liking. Transfer to a holding plate and discard excess oil.
- In a new large Teflon fry pan, add cauliflower rice (or rice of choice), chopped onions, chopped carrots and cook on high heat for 2 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- After 2 minutes, add butter, sliced mushroom, cooked bacon, peas, salt, black pepper and mix well. Continue an additional 1-2 minutes or until desired cauliflower rice texture is reached.
- Mix in ketchup sauce, combine well and transfer to a serving plate.
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