Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

Korean Omurice

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For ginger fried rice:

Tornado egg omelet:

Nutritional Information

423
calories
25g
fat
34,2g
carbohydrates
15,9g
protein
372mg
cholesterol
220mg
sodium
Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

Recipe Description

Try a new twist to your go-to omelet recipe with our Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice! In this recipe, a whirlwind of scrambled eggs is placed over a mound of fried rice to create a beautiful and fancy presentation. And it’s easy to make at home! So what’s the secret to this recipe? Three things: a non-stick skillet, a pair of chopsticks, and the swirling technique. 

The recipe starts off with the cold day-old rice. Heat some oil in a skillet and add onions and ginger. Once the aromatics are fragrant, stir in the rice. Season and cook until the rice is heated through. Spoon a portion of the fried rice into a small bowl pressing down with a spoon. Flip it upside down onto a plate and lift the bowl. Repeat. To make the Korean omelet, crack 2 eggs into a bowl and whisk with a pinch of salt. Heat a little oil in a non-stick skillet and add the eggs. Once the edges are set and the center starts to bubble, get your chopsticks ready. Starting from the opposite edges, drag the chopsticks to the center of the skillet. Don’t allow the chopsticks to get too close to each other. For best results, keep them not less than 1 inch apart. Keep the chopsticks in place while rotating the skillet away from you. The more layers you can make, the more beautiful the omelet will look. Jiggle the skillet a bit while doing this. Once the eggs stop swirling, slide the omelet out of the skillet. Repeat with the remaining eggs and serve immediately over the fried rice.

To make the Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onions and ginger

    1 min
    Step 1 - Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon oil, 2 finely chopped green onions, and grated ginger. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add rice

    5 min
    Step 2 - Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

    Once fragrant, stir in 2 cups of cold rice, breaking up the large chunks with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook, tossing, until the rice is heated through, about 5-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mold rice

    2 min
    Step 3 - Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

    Divide the fried rice into two equal portions. Spoon one portion of the fried rice into a small bowl pressing down with a back of the spoon. Flip it upside down onto a plate and lift the bowl. Repeat with the remaining fried rice.

  4. 4

    Whisk eggs

    2 min
    Step 4 - Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

    Make one omelet at a time. In a bowl, crack 2 eggs, add a pinch of salt and whisk well. For extra silky texture, strain the eggs through a sieve if you wish.

  5. 5

    Make omelet

    2 min
    Step 5 - Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

    In an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil and swirl around. Pour in the eggs. Once the edges are firm and bubbles appear in the center, use the chopsticks to grab the two opposite edges and drag them to the center of the skillet. Keep the chopsticks in place at least 1 inch apart from each other while rotating the skillet away from you. Jiggle the skillet a bit while twisting the omelet into a tornado shape. Rotate the skillet until the eggs stop swirling.

  6. 6

    Assemble

    3 min
    Step 6 - Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

    Once the eggs stop swirling, slide the omelet over the rice mound and gently remove the chopsticks. Repeat with the remaining eggs.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

This Korean Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice is a delicious and fancy-looking dish you can make at home with just a few simple ingredients. We also share a secret to help you master this gorgeous recipe. Give this recipe a go, and please let us know what you think in the comments below!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Gigi
April 29, 2025
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I cooked this on a rainy day, and wow, the tornado eggs were like a kitchen performance! Super easy to impress and tastes great. Who knew a simple dish could bring so much joy.

Giorgio
February 13, 2025
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Superb! I made this for my family on a cold winter morning. The tornado eggs were a hit, and my kids loved the swirl! A great way to use leftover rice. Thank you for sharing such a fun recipe!

Dave
November 18, 2024
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Superb

Hannah
October 31, 2024
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Simply amazing dish!

Zoe Smith
October 24, 2024
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Superb! Made this on a lazy Sunday with my hubby. The tornado eggs were sooo fun to swirl! Definitely bringing this to the brunch scene! Yaas!

Quinn
August 15, 2024
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These tornado eggs are seriously a game changer! My husband was so impressed I made this for brunch. It’s super easy to whip up and looks fancy. Now I'm the brunch queen in our house. Can’t wait to make it again

Beatrice Smith
August 5, 2024
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Delighted to have made Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice on a chilly night. It was simply beautiful and warming.

Steve
April 22, 2024
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Absolutely loved making the Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice. My kids were in awe of how it looked on the plate. Makes for a fun family meal on a chilly evening.

Joy
February 22, 2024
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I made these Tornado Eggs on a rainy Sunday and they were so easy and delicious. Loved it!

Zach
November 13, 2022
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Superb! Made this on a chilly Saturday morning. The kids loved it! Watching the eggs swirl was so much fun, and they tasted amazing over the ginger fried rice. Everyone finished their plates, and I felt so proud!

Alex
July 12, 2022
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Man, this Tornado Eggs & Ginger Fried Rice is the bomb! I whipped it up last Sunday and it totally blew my mind. Super easy and looks impressive. My friends loved it at brunch!

Athina
January 12, 2022
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Wow, this looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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