Cherry & Dennis Recipes
Chinese Chive Omelette
韭菜煎蛋
Recipe overview
Chinese Chive Omelette is a practical home-style dish presented in twelve clear steps.
01
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 piece eggs
- 100 g Chinese chives
- 0.50 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
02
Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
- frying pan
- spatula
- serving plate
03
Steps
Step 1
Prepare the main ingredient
Crack the 4 eggs into a bowl and beat until fully combined.
Step 2
Prepare supporting ingredients
Wash and dry the Chinese chives, then cut into roughly 1 cm lengths.
Step 3
Mix the seasoning
Whisk 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper into the eggs.
Step 4
Combine the ingredients
Fold the chives into the eggs until evenly distributed.
Step 5
Preheat the pan
Preheat a dry frying pan over medium heat.
Step 6
Add cooking oil
Add 1 tbsp cooking oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Step 7
Add the main ingredient
Pour in all the chive-egg mixture and spread it into an even round.
Step 8
Cook the first side
Cook the first side over medium heat for exactly 3 minutes, until set at the edge and golden underneath.
Step 9
Turn and cook the other side
Turn the omelette intact and cook the second side for exactly 2 minutes.
Step 10
Check doneness
Check the centre; the egg must be fully set and reach 71°C.
Step 11
Rest off the heat
Transfer out of the pan and rest for exactly 1 minute to set its shape.
Step 12
Plate and serve
Cut into portions and serve hot.
Common mistakes
- Do not skip the doneness check.
Tips
Measure every ingredient before starting.
