Fresh Water Chestnut Omelet Recipes

OMELET

Steps:

• Crack eggs into a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon water, and salt and pepper. Whisk with a fork until egg whites are incorporated into yolks. Mix in herbs, if using.
• Place a 8- to 9-inch skillet (preferably nonstick or seasoned carbon steel) over high heat. Melt butter until bubbling subsides.
• Pour in egg mixture and reduce heat to medium. With the back of a fork or a heatproof rubber spatula, whisk eggs around skillet until the bottom begins to set. This takes only a few seconds. Add any fillings, if using.
• Tilt skillet and either bang or flip egg over itself. Use fork or spatula if necessary to complete folding in half or thirds. Angle the skillet and a serving plate together, and flip omelet onto plate.

FRESH WATER-CHESTNUT OMELET

Steps:

• Use a knife to peel dark skin off fresh water chestnuts. If using canned water chestnuts, rinse and drain. Slice into thin rounds.
• Place water chestnuts in a bowl. Add eggs and salt. Mix well with a fork, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place a wok on its stand over high heat for 1 minute. Add oil; swirl to coat sides of wok. Heat for 2 minutes. Add egg mixture. Gently move eggs in wok with a spatula, lifting sections of eggs onto sides of wok, until puffed slightly and lightly browned, 2 to 6 minutes. Turn out onto a plate. Top with scallions, cut into wedges, and serve.