It’s understandable if you didn’t take Home Ec seriously back in school (where omelette-making is presumably taught). If you still don’t know how to make an omelette today, it’s hard to think of yourself as a functional adult. An omelette is an easy and tasty way to get your protein and jazz up those eggs, Chef Ramsey-style. In this article, you’ll learn the basics of cooking an egg, along with several ways you can make ’em fancy to impress female company (like your mom).
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How To Make An Omelette: Step By Step Tutorial
1. How To Make Scrambled Eggs Easy
Before we begin talking about cooking omelettes, let’s first talk about cooking scrambled eggs. If you manage that, you’re halfway there since omelettes are essentially scrambled eggs with other ingredients mixed into them. Mastering how to cook scrambled eggs serves as the foundation for cooking omelettes.
In this tutorial, we will learn how to cook two types of scrambled eggs: thick scrambled eggs and fluffy scrambled eggs. Let’s start by making thick scrambled eggs.
Before we begin, you will need to prepare the following tools and ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fork or whisk
- A small bowl
- Non-stick frying pan
- Wooden spoon
Now follow these instructions:
- Break the eggs into the bowl.
- Whisk the eggs in a circular motion, which pulls the eggs upward. The eggs are ready when the mixture is evenly pale yellow.
- Place the frying pan on the griddle over medium-low heat. Add the butter to the pan.
- When the butter has melted, pour the eggs into the pan.
- Wait until the bottom has set a little before moving the eggs around.
- Use the wooden spoon to move the eggs to the center, while tilting the pan from side to side.
- Curds will form on the eggs. Continue cooking until there are no more runny parts.
- Take the scrambled eggs out of the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
2. How To Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
Now, let’s talk about how to make fluffy scrambled eggs. This version boasts a more moist and tender texture than thick scrambled eggs, due to the quicker cooking time. If you learn how to do this, you’re basically learning how to put heaven on a plate.
The only difference lies in the technique and the temperature of the fire, but both scrambled eggs use the same set of ingredients and tools.
Here’s how you can make fluffy scrambled eggs:
- Break the eggs into the bowl.
- Whisk the eggs in a circular motion, which pulls the eggs upward. The eggs are ready when the mixture is evenly pale yellow.
- Place the frying pan on the griddle over medium-low heat. Add the butter to the pan.
- When the butter has melted, pour the eggs into the pan.
- Use the wooden spoon to quickly lift off and mix the solid portions so the runny parts reach the hot surface of the pan.
- Don’t overdo the scrambling. When there are no more runny parts, remove the eggs from the pan. You know you’ve done it right if you have small, fluffy curds.
- Season with salt and pepper then serve.