If you like to experiment with egg recipes, then you need to try Japanese omurice, a comfort food that brings together two favourites — omelette and rice. In fact, the word ‘omurice’ actually combines the two, blending into a satiating dish, perfect for using leftover rice. Omurice involves wrapping chicken fried rice (made with ketchup) in a thin omelette and topping the entire thing with a drizzle of ketchup. This is as ketchup-forward as it gets. Omurice has all the flavour combination of a street food classic, but with all the goodness of a home-cooked meal. The dish is actually considered a “Western-style” recipe in Japanese restaurants, even though it’s rarely found outside the nation. However, it does require careful cooking, which is why many home cooks find it difficult to master. The key is to use a small, quality nonstick pan to make turning easier and prevent sticking. If the omelette is too thin or overcooked, it will break when folded or placed on the rice. This authentic egg recipe from Japan does not require tricky ingredients, and the fried rice can be customised as per your needs — skip the mushroom, swap them with different vegetables, or skip the chicken altogether and go for paneer or tofu (if you follow a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet). It’s a complete meal that you can enjoy for lunch, or even as an indulgent Sunday brunch.