A beautifully plated symphony of shades of brown and green. The delicate, fluffy Japanese omelette is tenderly folded over a mixture of golden caramelized onion and vibrant avocado cubes. Sprinkles of finely chopped spring onions on the side of the omelette offer a burst of fresh green. Beside it, a bowl of deep-brown roasted onion miso soup showcases slices of roasted onion swirling around, adorned with a sprig of parsley.

Japanese Omelette with Caramelized Onion & Avocado and Roasted Onion Miso Soup

Category Brunch
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Style Japanese
Technique Caramelizing
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 24, 2025

This brunch recipe, inspired by Japanese cuisine, features the humble onion in a truly unique role. Warm and comforting, it's ideal for chillier, cloud-filled days and consists of a delicate Japanese omelette stuffed with sweet caramelized onions and creamy avocado, accompanied by a remarkable roasted onion miso soup.

Ingredients (for 2)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🍳🔥🧅
    Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan and add the sliced onions. Cook over medium heat until they caramelize and become golden brown.
  2. Step 2 - 🥚🥣🥢
    In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, grated ginger and half the soy sauce together.
  3. Step 3 - 🍳🧅🥑
    Pour half the egg mixture into a heated, lightly oiled pan, and carefully place half the caramelized onions and diced avocado onto it. Once set, fold the omelette over and transfer to a plate.
  4. Step 4 - 🥣🍳🥘
    Repeat the prior step to make the second omelette.
  5. Step 5 - 🧅🔥🥣
    Roast the remaining onions in a 400°F oven until they brown and become tender.
  6. Step 6 - 🧅🥣🌪️
    Blend the roasted onion, miso paste, water, remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and grated garlic until smooth.
  7. Step 7 - 🍲🔥🥢
    Pour the soup into a smaller pot, add sesame oil and heat it while stirring occasionally.
  8. Step 8 - 🍳🍲🍽️
    Serve the warm omelette with a bowl of the hot roasted onion miso soup. Garnish with fresh spring onion.

Additional

It's amazing how the same ingredient can be transformed with different techniques applied. In this recipe, onions are caramelized, roasted, and used fresh, providing three distinctive experiences in one meal. For extra texture, consider topping the omelettes with roasted sesame seeds.