Chinese Omelette with Vegetables (Printable version)

Savory egg omelette with stir-fried vegetables, chicken, and classic Chinese seasonings.

# What you'll need:

→ Eggs

01 - 4 large eggs

→ Meats

02 - 3.5 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded (optional)

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 small carrot, julienned
04 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
05 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1.8 oz bean sprouts

→ Seasonings & Sauces

07 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 1 tsp sesame oil
09 - 1/4 tsp white pepper

→ Cooking

10 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

# Directions:

01 - Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
03 - Add the julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, spring onions, and bean sprouts to the hot pan. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
04 - Add the shredded cooked chicken to the vegetables and toss to combine. Cook for 1 minute, then remove the entire mixture from the pan and set aside.
05 - Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Pour in the beaten eggs, tilting the pan to spread them into an even layer across the surface.
06 - As the eggs begin to set, gently lift the edges with a spatula, tilting the pan to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath and cook evenly.
07 - When the omelette is mostly set but still slightly moist on top, spread the cooked vegetable and chicken mixture evenly over one half of the omelette.
08 - Fold the unfilled half of the omelette over the filling. Cook for 1 additional minute, then slide onto a plate and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers the satisfying textures of restaurant style Chinese omelettes in under twenty minutes flat.
  • The combination of sesame oil and white pepper creates a deeply savory aroma that fills your whole kitchen.
  • You probably have most of these ingredients sitting in your fridge right now.
02 -
  • Do not overcook the vegetables before adding them to the omelette because they will soften further inside the folded egg.
  • Medium high heat is your sweet spot, as too low makes the eggs rubbery and too high burns the bottom before the top sets.
03 -
  • Beat the eggs right before cooking rather than ahead of time to preserve the airiness that makes the omelette fluffy.
  • Residual heat from the pan will continue cooking the filling inside the fold, so pull the omelette off slightly before you think it is done.

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