Best 10 Classic Egyptian Omelette Recipes

EGYPTIAN OMELET - EGGAH

Steps:

• PRE HEAT OVEN TO BROIL.
• IN A BOWL MIX EGGS SALT, PEPPER AND FLOUR, SET ASIDE.
• SAUTÉ ONIONS WITH 2 TBSP OIL TILL JUST TRANSLUCENT, ADD PARSLEY, TOMATOES AND BELL PEPPER COOK OVER MEDIUM HEAT FOR APPROX 3 MIN'S, REMOVE FROM FLAME AND SET ASIDE TO SLIGHTLY COOL.
• MIX EGG MIXTURE WITH VEGETABLE MIXTURE.
• IN A NON STICK LARGE PAN ADD REMAINING 3 TBSP OIL, ONCE HOT ADD THE EGG/VEG MIXTURE. SHAKE MIXTURE AROUND PAN TILL ALL LIQUID IS EVENLY COATED. ONCE BOTTOM OF EGGAH IS COOKED PLACE PAN UNDER BROILER FOR 2 TO 3 MIN'S TILL TOP IS BROWNED.
• Serve with salad and pita bread, you've got dinner!
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EGYPTIAN FETA CHEESE OMELET ROLL

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat eggs and pepper together. In another small bowl, combine crumbled cheese with milk.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs, and tilt pan until bottom is evenly covered. When edges appear cooked, place feta mixture in a line in the center of eggs. Using a spatula, fold eggs over top and bottom of cheese, then fold sides over.

CLASSIC EGYPTIAN OMELETTE

Steps:

• Skin and slice the tomatoes.
• Finely chop the onion and lightly fry in the butter in a large frying pan.
• Crush the garlic and add to the onion. When lightly browned, add the tomatoes and salt and pepper. Cook gently, turning several times, until tomatoes are soft.
• Beat the eggs lightly, add cheese and pour into the frying pan. Cook over low heat, periodically loosening egg from sides of pan, until set on one side.
• Turn and cook on reverse side.

BASIC OMELETTE RECIPE

Steps:

• Season the beaten eggs well with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium-low heat until the butter has melted and is foaming.
• Pour the eggs into the pan, tilt the pan ever so slightly from one side to another to allow the eggs to swirl and cover the surface of the pan completely. Let the mixture cook for about 20 seconds then scrape a line through the middle with a spatula.
• Tilt the pan again to allow it to fill back up with the runny egg. Repeat once or twice more until the egg has just set.
• At this point you can fill the omelette with whatever you like - some grated cheese, sliced ham, fresh herbs, sautéed mushrooms or smoked salmon all work well. Scatter the filling over the top of the omelette and fold gently in half with the spatula. Slide onto a plate to serve.

EGYPTIAN EGGPLANT OMELET

Steps:

• Peel eggplant; halve it lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices, then cut slices into 1/2 inch strips. You should have about 4 cups of eggplant.
• In a covered saucepan cook eggplant and onion in a small amount of boiling salted water about 5 minutes or just till tender; drain well. Pat any excess water off the vegetables with paper towels.
• In a 10 inch oven-going skillet cook beef or lamb and garlic till meat is brown; drain off the fat. Stir in eggplant mixture; spread on the bottom of the skillet.
• Combine eggs, parsley, coriander, salt, cumin, and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Carefully pour over meat and vegetable mixture. Cook over medium heat. As eggs set, run a spatula around the edge of the skillet, lifting the eggs to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath. Continue cooking and lifting until mixture is almost set. (about 10 minutes).
• Place under the broiler about 5 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or till set and golden.

EGYPTIAN SPINACH OMELET

Steps:

• Rinse and drain spinach; squeeze out excess water.
• Place spinach in saucepan over medium heat; cover with lid and allow to wilt.
• Remove from heat and drain in colander.
• Remove all excess water.
• Heat oil in large cast-iron skillet or other ovenproof skillet.
• Add chopped onions and cook until tender and lightly golden.
• Add tomatoes to skillet; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook for 12-15 minutes or until tomato is tender and liquid is reduced.
• Preheat broiler.
• Beat eggs lightly in bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add nutmeg to flavor the eggs, stirring well.
• Add tomato mixture and spinach to beaten eggs and mix well.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in cast-iron or ovenproof skillet; pour mixture in.
• Top with canned chickpeas.
• Cook over low heat for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the bottom has set; then place under broiler to finish setting the top.
• It should be firm and lightly browned when it is done.
• Cut into slices and serve.

CLASSIC OMELETTE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat the eggs.
• Melt the butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat.
• Pour in the beaten eggs. Stir and shake the pan, moving the eggs around until a few curds form. Reduce the heat to low, then flatten the eggs until the still-runny egg covers the entire bottom of the pan. Add any fillings that you would like.
• Let the omelette cook until the eggs are fully set, 1-2 minutes, then gently roll the omelette and transfer to a plate. The surface should be smooth with no color.
• Sprinkle with chives, if desired.
• Enjoy!

CLASSIC CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• Using a fork, beat eggs with 1 teaspoon water until yolks and whites are completely combined and no streaks remain. The water helps incorporate them and steams while the omelet cooks, which puffs it up. Season with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt and a few cracks of pepper.
• Heat butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high until foaming;swirl to coat. When foam subsides, pour eggs into center of skillet. Let stand 10 seconds. Stir eggs with a rubber spatula in a circular motion with one hand while shaking skillet with the other, about 15 seconds. Reduce heat to medium. Working your way around skillet, gather outer set eggs toward center, then tip skillet so runny eggs move to outside edges, about 1 minute. Lightly spread any remaining runny eggs evenly over top and cook until creamy but no longer wet.
• Sprinkle cheddar onto far side of omelet. Remove from heat. Tip pan away from you; gently slide spatula under near side of omelet and fold up and over cheese. Slide onto a warm plate. Top with chopped chives and serve, with sliced tomato sprinkled with salt and buttered toast, if desired.

CLASSIC OMELETTE

Steps:

• First, prepare the filling. A basic rule of thumb is that you need one quarter to one third cup of filling for every two eggs. If you are using a filling that needs to be cooked - such as apples, mushrooms, onions, peppers, leeks - quickly sauté in a small frying pan with 1 teaspoon of the butter. If you are making a cheese omelette, either slice the cheese thinly or grate it finely and put aside.
• Crack the eggs into a small mixing bowl. Stir gently with a fork until well-beaten. Add the milk or water, salt and pepper, and any herbs, and set aside.
• Heat a 6- to 8-inch omelette pan over high heat until very hot (approximately 30 seconds). Add the butter, making sure it coats the bottom of the pan. As soon as the butter stops bubbling and sizzling (and before it starts to brown), slowly pour in the egg mixture.
• Tilt the pan to spread the egg mixture evenly. Let eggs firm up a little, and after about ten seconds shake the pan a bit and use a spatula to gently direct the mixture away from the sides and into the middle. Allow the remaining liquid to then flow into the space left at the sides of the pan.
• Continue to cook for another minute or so until the egg mixture holds together. While the middle is still a little runny, add the filling. Put in sautéed vegetables or fruit first, near the center, then sprinkle any cheese on top.
• Tilt the pan to one side and use the spatula to fold approximately one third of the omelette over the middle. Shake the pan gently to slide the omelette to the edge of the pan.
• Holding the pan above the serving plate, tip it so the omelette rolls off, folding itself onto the plate. The two edges will be tucked underneath.
• Optional Lowfat Fillings
• Fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, rosemary, dill, tarragon, cilantro or chives Smoked salmon and scallions Yukon Gold potatoes and roasted peppers (for a "peasant omelette") Morel mushrooms Ratatouille Asparagus

BAKED OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8x8 inch casserole dish and set aside.
• Beat together the eggs and milk. Add seasoning salt, ham, Cheddar cheese, Mozzarella cheese and minced onion. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes.