French Omelet with Lan Lam from Techniquely

How to Prepare a French Omelet

1. Preparing the Egg Mixture [02:17]

• Crack 3 large eggs into a bowl.
• Season with a pinch of salt.
• Whisk the eggs using a fork by pivoting the bowl.

2. Preparing the Fillings [04:06]

• For a simple cheese omelet, grate the cheese and microwave for 30 seconds to warm it through. Shape into a 2-inch strip using a fork.
• For a substantial omelet (ham, pear, and brie), finely dice 1/4 cup of pear and 1/4 cup of ham.
• In a skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Sauté the pear until lightly browned, then add the ham.
• Once heated, push the filling to the edge of the skillet and place the brie slice on top to warm.

3. Cooking the Omelets [07:09]

• Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
• Ensure the heat is adjusted correctly by checking the butter's bubbling.
• Pour in the egg mixture and stir actively with a spatula to form small curds. Stop stirring once 90% of the egg is in curd form.
• Smooth the surface with the spatula to create an even layer and clean the sides of the pan.
• Place the prepared filling in the center, perpendicular to the handle.
• Cover with a lid, remove from heat, and let it sit for one minute to set.

4. The Dismount [10:44]

• Once the omelet is set, loosen the edges.
• Tilt the pan to slide the omelet toward the edge of the pan.
• Fold the top half over the filling and use the spatula to nudge it out onto a plate.
• Garnish with chives and serve with a salad seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon vinaigrette.