Omuraisu (Japanese Rice Omelet)

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
• 2 thins slices cooked ham , cubed
• 3 tablespoons ketchup , divided
• 1 slice processed cheese food , such as Velveeta
• 2 eggs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.25 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Add cooked rice, ham, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and cheese; cook and stir until well combined and heated through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl; shape into an oval.

2. 2

   Beat eggs, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Heat a small skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Add egg mixture; cook until eggs start to set. Lift edges, letting uncooked portion run underneath. Gently fold eggs, using a spatula, into a cocoon shape. Remove from heat when eggs are completely set.

3. 3

   Place omelet on top of rice; run a knife lengthwise through top layer of omelet to open like a butterfly and drape over rice. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon ketchup; sprinkle with parsley.