How To Make Basic Easy Omelet at home
Omelet is easy to make and very satisfying. The best part of it is that you already have everything you need to make the omelet. This recipe makes a simple French omelet with three eggs, which serves one person for a filling breakfast or brunch.
Controlling the heat so the eggs don’t brown and whisking the eggs in the skillet so they set on the outside but stay fluffy inside are the keys to perfecting this dish. Cooking the perfect omelet requires a nice nonstick or well-seasoned carbon-steel skillet, which should be soft and slightly runny. Once you’ve mastered the method, experiment with spices like minced herbs, grated cheese, chopped ham, or sautéed veggies.
Why do you add water to the egg mixture?
As the omelet cook, the water will become the steam and allow it to rise and fluffy
Why do you whisk the egg mixture after pouring it into the skillet?
After pouring the egg into the skillet, start stirring up from the bottom and the sides to move them around so they set on the exterior but remain fluffy inside and form smaller curds. You need to do this before the egg is set, within 30 seconds. In a few minutes, the eggs will become custardy, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Gently spread the omelet evenly on the top.
What is the secret to making the perfect French omelet?
The French omelet is soft and slightly runny. Controlling the heat so the eggs don’t brown and you also get enough time to whisk the eggs in the skillet so they set on the outside but stay fluffy inside. Cooking the perfect omelet requires a nice nonstick or well-seasoned skillet. Once you’ve mastered the method, experiment with seasonings, sautéed vegetables, spices like minced herbs, grated cheese, chopped ham etc.
What Equipments You’ll Need
- Omelet pan: If you don’t already have a nonstick or seasoned carbon-steel omelet pan, it is good to have one. It will be difficult to make a good omelet in a cast-iron skillet or stainless-steel pan. Get something that is simple to use and adjust to heat changes fast.
- Spatula: A heat-resistant rubber spatula is a great kitchen tool for stirring and folding eggs.
Basic Omelet Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, tarragon or a combination. optional
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, crack the eggs. 1 tablespoon water, salt, and pepper to taste
- Whisk the egg whites into the yolks with a fork until they are well mixed. If you're using herbs, toss them in now.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet (8 to 9 inches in diameter) over medium high heat. Melt the butter until it stops bubbling.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour in the egg mixture. Whisk eggs around the skillet with a spatula or the back of a fork or a heatproof rubber spatula until the bottom begins to set. This only takes a few seconds (30 secs). When the bottom is set and the top is slightly runny and silky reduce heat to low and keep it for another 40 seconds. You don't want to overcook eggs. If using, add any fillings.
- Go around the edges, then put the spatula under one side. Tilt the skillet and flip the egg. If necessary, finish folding in half or thirds with a fork or spatula.
- Flip the omelet onto the plate. Garnish with fresh chives.
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It’s a precise folding method that produces fluffy, loose curds in the interior and a delicate yet firm outer. The texture sets the omelet apart from other types of omelets.