64 lines
2.5 KiB
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64 lines
2.5 KiB
Markdown
# Perfect Spinach Omelette
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A perfectly creamy spinach omelette with professional techniques for exceptional results.
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## Ingredients
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### For the Spinach
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- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
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- 1 small garlic clove, minced
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- 1 teaspoon olive oil
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- Salt to taste
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### For the Omelette
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- 3 large eggs, room temperature
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- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or whole milk
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- 1 tablespoon clarified butter (or 1/2 tablespoon each butter and olive oil)
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- Salt and white pepper to taste
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- 2 tablespoons of cheese (choose one):
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- Gruyere (for a nutty, rich flavor)
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- Goat cheese (for tangy creaminess)
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- Fontina (for subtle, buttery taste)
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- White cheddar (for sharp flavor)
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- Havarti (for mild, melty texture)
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- Emmental (for classic Swiss flavor)
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## Instructions
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### Prepare the Spinach
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1. Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat
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2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant
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3. Add spinach and a pinch of salt, cook until just wilted (1-2 minutes)
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4. Transfer to paper towels and gently squeeze out excess moisture
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5. Set aside and keep warm
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### Make the Omelette
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1. In a bowl, gently beat eggs with cream until just combined (do not overbeat)
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2. Season with a pinch of salt and white pepper
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3. Heat a 9-inch non-stick pan over medium heat
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4. Add clarified butter (or butter-oil mixture) and swirl to coat
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5. Once butter is hot but not browning, pour in egg mixture
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6. As eggs begin to set, use a rubber spatula to gently push cooked edges toward center, tilting pan to allow raw egg to flow to edges
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7. When eggs are about 80% set but still slightly wet on top (about 2 minutes), let sit for 30 seconds
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8. Add prepared spinach to one half of the omelette
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9. Sprinkle your chosen cheese over the spinach
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10. Using your spatula, fold the empty half over the filling
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11. Cook for another 30 seconds until cheese begins to melt
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### Serving
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- Slide omelette onto a warm plate using the spatula
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- Serve immediately while the eggs are still creamy
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## Chef's Notes
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- Room temperature eggs create a fluffier omelette
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- Don't salt eggs until just before cooking to prevent them from becoming watery
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- The omelette should be light golden on the outside and creamy (but fully cooked) on the inside
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- If the pan is properly heated, the eggs should start setting around the edges within 10 seconds of being poured
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- Each cheese option will provide a different flavor profile - experiment to find your favorite
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## Time Estimates
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
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- Cook Time: 5 minutes
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- Total Time: 15 minutes
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Serves: 1 |