Some Interesting Omelette Fillings |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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A list of various fillings i use for omelette Ingredients:
Directions:
1. FINES HERBS: Add 5 ml(1 level tsp) mixed dried herbs or 10 ml(2 tsp) finely chopped herbs to the beaten egg before cooking. Parsley, chives and tarragon are all suitable.
2. CHEESE: Grate 40 g(1 1/2 oz) cheese. Mix 45 ml (3 tbsp) with the beaten egg mixture before cooking, and sprinkle the rest over the omelette's just before it is folded over.
3. HAM OR TONGUE: Add 50 g (2 oz) chopped cooked ham or tongue to the beaten egg mixture before cooking.
4. TOMATO: Skin and chop 1-2 tomatoes, fry in a little butter for 5 minutes until soft and pulpy, and season. Put in the center of the omelette just before folding it over.
5. MUSHROOM: Slice 50 g (2 oz) mushrooms and saute in butter for a few minutes. Put in the center of the omelette just before folding it over.
6. FISH: Heat some flaked, cooked fish gently in a little cheese sauce and season. Put it in the center of the omelette just before folding it over.
7. Sweet Fillings
8. STRAWBERRY: Spread the cooked omelette with sliced strawberries, fold it over and serve sprinkled with icing sugar.
9. APRICOT: Add the grated rind of an orange or tangerine to the egg yolks. Spread some thick apricot pulp over the omelette before folding it serve sprinkled with caster sugar.
10. RUM: Substitute 15 ml (1 tbsp) rum for half the water added to the egg yolks. Put the cooked omelette on a hot dish, pour 45 -60 ml (3-4 tbsp) warmed rum around it and ignite.
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