French Omelette

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This French omelette is a classic dish, known for its soft, tender, and subtly savory interior. Made with fresh eggs, a pinch of salt, fresh chives, and parsley, it’s cooked quickly in butter to achieve a smooth, creamy texture. The key is vigorous beating and specific pan handling to create a perfectly rolled omelette with a 'baveuse' (super soft and tender) center.

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Cooking Time
5 mins
Difficulty
medium
Servings
1 serving

🍳 Cooking Flow

Beat eggs with salt, chopped chives, and parsley until well combined. → Heat butter in a non-stick pan, adjusting heat to moderate-high. Pour in eggs, stirring and shaking continuously. → Tilt the pan, push eggs, then tap the handle to roll the omelette into shape. → Slide onto a plate, butter, and garnish for serving.

Cooking Steps

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Ingredients List

Large eggs:2
Salt:Pinch
Fresh chives:A small bunch
Fresh parsley:A few sprigs
Unsalted butter:1-2 tablespoons

Important Notes

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A pinch of salt is crucial as it loosens protein networks in eggs, helping them retain moisture and tenderness.

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Beat the eggs *very well* to achieve a smooth, tender texture, preventing a watery or stringy omelette.

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Use a non-stick pan and a nylon fork or chopsticks to avoid scratching the pan.

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Precise heat management is key: start hot, but adjust to prevent butter from burning and ensure even cooking.

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The combination of shaking the pan and stirring the eggs rapidly is essential for creating small, delicate curds and a creamy interior.

📺Channel:J. Kenji López-Alt
👀Views:3,011,921
👍Likes:38,858
📅Published:9/15/2016

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