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

Name: Japanese Omelette with Caramelized Onion & Avocado and Roasted Onion Miso Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: large onion, 2 peeled and finely sliced; egg, 4; ripe avocado, 1 peeled and diced; green onion, 2 finely chopped; clove of garlic, 1 grated; piece of ginger, 1 grated; light soy sauce, 4 tbsp; rice vinegar, 1 tsp; Sesame oil, 1 tbsp; Vegetable oil, 1 tbsp; white miso paste, 4 tbsp; water, 2 cups; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

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)

Large onion - 2 - peeled and finely sliced
Egg - 4
Ripe avocado - 1 - peeled and diced
Green onion - 2 - finely chopped
Clove of garlic - 1 - grated
Piece of ginger - 1 - grated
Light soy sauce - 4 tbsp
Rice vinegar - 1 tsp
Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp
White miso paste - 4 tbsp
Water - 2 cups
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

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.
Step 2 - 🥚🥣🥢

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, grated ginger and half the soy sauce together.
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.
Step 4 - 🥣🍳🥘

Repeat the prior step to make the second omelette.
Step 5 - 🧅🔥🥣

Roast the remaining onions in a 400°F oven until they brown and become tender.
Step 6 - 🧅🥣🌪️

Blend the roasted onion, miso paste, water, remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and grated garlic until smooth.
Step 7 - 🍲🔥🥢

Pour the soup into a smaller pot, add sesame oil and heat it while stirring occasionally.
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.