The Classic French Omelette

2013-04-17
  • Servings : 1
  • Ready In : 15m

With an omelette, dinner is only 3 minutes away!

Ingredients

  • 3 Quality Assured eggs
  • 3 teasp. water
  • ½ tablesp. fresh herbs, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Knob of butter
  • Filling:
  • A little butter
  • 25g (1 oz) Quality Assured Bacon, diced
  • 25g (1 oz) oyster or button mushrooms, chopped
  • 25g (1 oz) Farmhouse Cheese, grated
  • Alternative Filling:
  • Chopped tomatoes, basil, scallions

Method

Step 1

Prepare the Filling

Step 2

A non-stick omelette pan is essential. Beat the eggs, water, herbs and seasoning together. Heat the pan well, add the butter, pour in the egg mixture. Work quickly, drawing the egg to the centre of the pan as it begins to set. This allows the uncooked mixture to reach the base of the pan. Continue until you have the omelette cooked to your liking.

Step 3

Place the filling along the centre of the omelette. Starting at the handle, fold over the omelette by . Slide the omelette down the pan.

Step 4

Then, with your hand under the handle, tip the omelette onto a warm plate, making the third fold. Sprinkle with finely grated regato cheese (optional) and serve with mixed salad leaves.

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