Recipe: French Omelette

A true French omelette, is just eggs and butter, no filling. The egg is folded for a soft, tender texture and it all depends on the technique.

The Cooking Foodie

1. In a medium bowl, whisk 2 eggs and salt to taste until fully combined.

2. In a non-stick pan, over low heat, melt 1 tbsp (15 gms) butter.

3. When butter is melted, pour eggs. using a rubber spatula, constantly scrape the bottom of the pan while shaking the pan in a circular motion, to ensure that the eggs cook slowly. stop stirring as soon as eggs are very softly scrambled and creamy. about 1-2 minutes.

4. Turn the heat off, tilt skillet up by its handle, gently roll the omelette down over itself. invert onto a plate, brush the omelette with butter, then sprinkle with chives.

Serve immediately.