How To Make An Omelette? A Quick and Classic Recipe

TheIndonesia.co - An omelette is simple and quick dish for your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This classic meal is not only easy but also a cheap and nutritious dish. 

All you need for the basics of your omelette is a couple of eggs and a knob of butter. You might think that you need to add milk just like when you are making scrambled eggs. In fact, you only need to beat the eggs and season. 

Don't forget to prepare a decent pan - for example, a 23 cm frying pan. 

Then the filling is up to you! Whatever filling you do decide on, take your time to prepare it before you start to make your omelette. 

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• Knob of butter
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch pepper
• Filling ingredients
• Cheese

Filling ideas

• Tomatoes and fresh herbs
• Cooked chorizo, sauteed red pepper&thyme
• Sauteed courgette, feta, and chili
• Cheese, spinach, and tomato

How to make an omelette

1. Crack the eggs into a bowl
2. Season well with a pinch of salt and pepper
3. Whisk until everything is just mixed
4. Heat pan on a medium to high heat
5. Add butter and swirl it around the pan
6. Allow butter to foam, but don't let it brown at all
7. Add your desired filling now to saute
8. Pour in egg mixture
9. Tip the pan to make the egg mixture covers evenly, then shake the pan and cook for about 20-30 seconds until it begins to firm up a little. Let the middle remain a little runny
10. Add the grated cheese, and give the time to melt.
11. Using a spatula, fold one edge over so you have a semi-circle omelette
12. Transfer it to a plate!
13. Your omelette is ready to serve