Fusion
Onion and Egg Omelette with Rice
A simple and satisfying omelette infused with sautéed onions, served alongside plain rice.
About this recipe
Onion and Egg Omelette with Rice is a fusion breakfast for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 15 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 4 Egg
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- 1 tsp (optional, for seasoning) Soy sauce
- Pinch Salt
- Pinch Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Cooking oil
Equipment
Method
- 1
If you don't have leftover rice, cook 1 cup of uncooked rice using your rice cooker.
~5 min
- 2
Finely chop the onion.
~2 min
- 3
Heat 1/2 tbsp of cooking oil in the frying pan/wok over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sautéSauté.Cook quickly in a little fat over medium-high heat, keeping the food moving.Glossary → until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
~4 min
- 4
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, and optional soy sauce. Stir in the sautéedSauté.Cook quickly in a little fat over medium-high heat, keeping the food moving.Glossary → onions.
~2 min
- 5
Wipe the pan clean or use a separate clean pan. Add the remaining 1/2 tbsp of cooking oil and heat over medium heat. Pour in the egg and onion mixture.
~1 min
- 6
Cook the omelette until the edges are set and the bottom is golden brown. You can flip it to cook the other side or cover the pan to cook the top through.
~3 min
- 7
Serve the omelette immediately with the cooked rice.
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Soy sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water.
Cook's notes
- Dice the onion before anything heats up so it’s ready when the pan is — a even dice cooks evenly. How to dice an onion →
- Rinse the rice until the water runs (mostly) clear for fluffier, less gummy grains. How to wash & cook rice →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 15 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
Frequently asked
How long does Onion and Egg Omelette with Rice take to make? +
Around 15 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: frying pan / wok, rice cooker. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Onion and Egg Omelette with Rice ahead of time? +
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
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