How to Make the Perfect Omelette
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Prepare toppings and tools
Prepare all the toppings before you cook the eggs—the omelet cooks quickly! Brown the meat and vegetables, such as mushrooms, onions, and peppers, ahead of time; grate the cheese and slice the raw tomatoes, green onions, and fresh herbs. To avoid overcrowding the omelet, use 2-3 toppings. Also, have a serving plate and a heat-resistant spatula handy.
Add water to the eggs
Crack the eggs into a bowl and add a little water. The water will evaporate as they fry, making the omelette light and fluffy.
Beat the egg mixture
Beat the egg mixture vigorously with a fork until the whites and yolks are completely combined.
Heat the frying pan
Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add butter, coating the bottom of the pan. Use unsalted butter; this will help you control the amount of salt in the omelet.
Tip: How to tell when a frying pan is hot
When the pan is hot, the foam on the oil begins to settle.
Add the egg mixture
Pour the egg mixture into the hot pan, then wait until the eggs set slightly around the edges - this will happen in a few seconds.
Shake the mixture gently
Using a spatula, move the eggs from all four sides toward the center, allowing the liquid mixture to flow down under the set areas.
Add the filling
When the eggs are set on the outside but still soft inside, it's time to add the filling. Don't worry if the mixture is a bit raw; it will continue to cook as you fold the omelet.
Fold the omelette
Using a spatula, fold one side of the omelet toward the center. The other side will fold over itself as the omelet slides off the tilted pan and onto a plate.
Turn the omelette over
Tilt the pan to fold in the remaining third of the omelet, then tilt the pan slightly, allowing the omelet to slide seam-side down onto a plate. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Congratulations, you've made the perfect omelet!