French Omelet
 Serves |  Total Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 minutes |
Ingredients - Omelet
- 2 large eggs
- 0.13 tsp salt
- 1 pinch pepper
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
Ingredients - Fillings
some chives- some parsley
some ratatouille provençale
some creamed mushrooms
some guacamole and salsa fresca
some ricotta or goat cheese mixed with tomatoes and herbs
some chopped olives and sour cream- some duxelles
some caramelized onions
some sautéed zucchini or asparagus tips
Cookware
- 1 8 to 10 inch skillet
Instructions - Omelet
Note
For French omelets both rolled and folded, the eggs should be beaten only enough to thoroughly blend the whites and yolks, not enough to incorporate air or make them frothy. Using a fork rather than a whisk to beat the eggs helps ensure that you do not overbeat them.
Note
When making more than one omelet, beat the total number of eggs you will need, then use a ladle or measuring cup to pour 3.5 ounces, or about 1/2 cup, for each 2 egg omelet. Keep the butter and filling ingredients by the stove and move quickly, as you make the omelets one by one. Serve them as they are ready, or keep them warm in a 200°F oven and serve when all are finished. If you have more than 4 to make, use another pan, or even two. Attention to more than one pan at a time is a skill that needs to be developed, so practice before your debut. Stagger the cooking so the omelets are not all at the same stage at once.
Step 1
Beat with a fork until the whites and yolks are blended: 2 large eggs, 1/8 teaspoon salt, a pinch of black pepper.
Step 2
Melt in an 8 to 10 inch skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.
Step 3
Tilt the skillet to coat the sides and bottom thoroughly. You can also use nonstick cooking spray or a combination of butter and oil. When the butter is hot and has reached the point of fragrance, but is not brown, pour in the eggs. Meanwhile, agitate the pan forward and backward with the left hand. Keep the egg mass sliding as a whole over the pan bottom. With a dinner fork, quickly swirl the eggs with a circular motion, as shown. Hold the fork so the tines are parallel to, but not scraping, the base of the pan.
Step 4
At this point the heat in the pan may be sufficient to cook the eggs, and you may want to lift the pan from the heat as you gently swirl the eggs, as illustrated, in circular scrolls from the edges to the center. Pay no attention to the ridges formed by the fork. The rhythm of the pan and the stirring is like a child's trick of patting the head while rubbing the stomach. Have ready a hot serving plate, which helps to inflate the omelet; choose a heat-resistant one if you plan to glaze. Whether you fill your omelet or leave it plain, grasp the handle of the pan so the left palm is up, as shown. Tip the pan down away from the handle and, with the fork, flip about one third of the omelet over, away from the handle, as shown in the center. If the omelet shows any tendency to stick, discard the fork and give the pan handle a sharp rap or two with the fist, as sketched. The omelet will flip over without the use of a fork and will start to slide. Slant the pan to 90° or more until the omelet makes a second fold in sliding out of the pan and lies with its ends folded under on the plate ready to serve.
Step 5
Glaze and garnish, if you wish, and serve at once.
Instructions - Fillings
Step 6
Herbs, such as chives and parsley or finely grated cheese may be added to the beaten eggs before cooking or more substantial fillings may be placed in the middle of the omelet just before it is rolled. Use 1/3 to 1/2 cup filling at room temperature for a 2 egg omelet. ratatouille provençale, creamed mushrooms, guacamole and salsa fresca, ricotta or goat cheese mixed with tomatoes and herbs, chopped olives and sour cream, duxelles, caramelized onions, and sautéed zucchini or asparagus tips.
Source
- Joy of Cooking