Omuraisu (Japanese Rice Omelet)

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
• 2 thin slices cooked ham, cubed
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 slice processed cheese food (such as Velveeta ) (optional)
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat a skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Add the cooked rice, 2 tablespoons ketchup, ham, and cheese, if using. Cook and stir until the ingredients are well combined and heated through, about 8 minutes. Scoop the mixture onto a serving bowl and shape into an oval.

In a bowl, beat eggs and salt and pepper. Heat a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook over medium heat. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. Use a spatula to gently fold the eggs into a cocoon shape. When eggs are completely set, remove from the heat.

Place the omelet on top of the rice and run a knife length-wise through the top layer of the omelet. It should open like a butterfly and drape over the rice. Top with the final tablespoon of ketchup and a sprinkle of parsley.