Chick Omurice

• 2 cupCooked rice (warm)
• 4Eggs (for the omelet)
• 3 tbspMilk (for the omelet)
• 1 pinchSalt (for the omelet)
• 1 tbspButter (for frying the omelet)
• 0.5Onion (finely minced, for the sauce)
• 150 gGround beef (for the sauce)
• 2 tspButter (for the sauce)
• 3 tbspKetchup (for the sauce)
• 1 tspSoy sauce (for the sauce)
• 0.5 tspSugar (for the sauce)
• 120 mlWater (for the sauce)
• 1 pinchBlack pepper (for the sauce)
• 1 sliceNori (for decorating the eyes and mouth)
• 20 gCarrot (for decorating the beak and feet)

1. 1

   Finely mince the onion, and thinly slice the carrot, cutting it into small pieces shaped like a chick's beak and feet.

2. 2

   Cut the nori into small circles and thin strips to make decorations for the eyes and mouth.

3. 3

   Heat a pan over medium heat and melt the butter for the sauce.

4. 4

   Add the minced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.

   2 minutes
5. 5

   Add the ground beef, breaking up any clumps, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until fully cooked.

   3 minutes4 minutes
6. 6

   Add the ketchup, soy sauce, and sugar, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds to combine well with the ingredients.

   30 seconds
7. 7

   Pour in the water, add the black pepper, and simmer over medium-low heat for 4–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

   4 minutes5 minutes
8. 8

   Keep the finished sauce warm over low heat.

9. 9

   Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the milk and salt, and beat until smooth.

10. 10

    Heat another pan over medium-low heat and melt half of the butter for the omelet.

11. 11

    Pour in half of the egg mixture, spread it evenly across the pan, and cook gently until the surface is still slightly moist and soft.

12. 12

    Place 1 cup of warm cooked rice into an oval shape in the center of the egg.

13. 13

    Fold both sides of the egg over the rice to wrap it, then invert it onto a plate.

14. 14

    Cook the remaining egg mixture and rice the same way to make a second omurice.

15. 15

    Gently shape the omurice into an oval and attach the nori to create the eyes and mouth.

16. 16

    Add the carrot beak and feet to complete the chick shape.

17. 17

    Generously ladle the prepared beef ketchup sauce around the omurice to finish.

You can omit the black pepper when making this for young children. It is convenient to prepare the nori and carrot decorations in advance using small kitchen scissors or a paring knife.