omurice

American  

[oh-moo-rahys, ah-moo-] / ˈoʊ muˌraɪs, ˈɑ mʊ- /

noun

1. Japanese Cooking. an omelet with a filling of fried rice, meat, and vegetables.

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Example Sentences

And that's a huge problem when they are a staple in Japanese cuisine - from egg rolls to omurice and soft-boiled yolks on ramen.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2023

"Yoon may have been impressed with the softness of Japanese-style omurice," Kawabata said.

From Reuters • Mar. 16, 2023

After a meeting, the two went to dinner with their wives — two dinners, in fact, to bond over one of Yoon’s favorite Japanese dishes: omurice, or fried rice topped with an omelet.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

Once, I had dinner at a Cuban restaurant where the eggs were served as a topping, à la the Japanese dish omurice.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2021

When I thought the meal was over, I recognized the beginnings of omurice behind the counter; I asked her if she would make it for me, and she nodded.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 5, 2019