How many eggs in your omelette?
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tamore said:
RichB said:
ccr32 said:
three for me, though I never realised that you could (or should?) make it with extra whites/yolks... what kind of result does doing that achieve??
It turns you into an American. Cactussed said:
tamore said:
RichB said:
ccr32 said:
three for me, though I never realised that you could (or should?) make it with extra whites/yolks... what kind of result does doing that achieve??
It turns you into an American. Right chaps here's the deal. Olive oil, chopped onions, chopped bacon, red pepper, mushroom all fried up and then smack in a blob of ketchup and a dash of tabasco. Then scrape this lot out onto a plate and add your 3 x eggs into the pan, you won't need anymore oil, then pour back in the filling mix and grate some cheese over the top and finish cooking. Eat with a couple of slices of bread & butter
4 or 5 depending on the size of the eggs, with red onion, mushroom and whatever else is to hand. truffle butter & mild goats cheese is a recent revelation.
I also don't get this 'sides' business. if I'm still hungry I'll make another. I've been known to make 3 when cooking for 2 and sneakily scoff one when she's out of the kitchen & pretend I ruined it.
current OH doesn't like omelettes, which is almost a crime imo.
I also don't get this 'sides' business. if I'm still hungry I'll make another. I've been known to make 3 when cooking for 2 and sneakily scoff one when she's out of the kitchen & pretend I ruined it.
current OH doesn't like omelettes, which is almost a crime imo.
Between 2-3 depending on the size of the eggs and whether a main meal or brekkie. This is just for one of course. I would use similar in a scrambled egg but with a nice knob of butter, salt, pepper, and a splash of milk.
As for adding an extra yolk and not the white - I fail too see this making any real difference, (especially considering the French water theirs down a bit). I HATE waste and wouldn't consider such a thing unless I was to use the white in another dish.
As for adding an extra yolk and not the white - I fail too see this making any real difference, (especially considering the French water theirs down a bit). I HATE waste and wouldn't consider such a thing unless I was to use the white in another dish.
redtwin said:
4 at a minimum for me. I could eat a larger one, but I don't have a pan large enough to properly (by my technique anyway) cook anything more than a 4 egger.
I have been known to do two 4 eggers back to back though.
Are you me? Any more than 4 eggs makes it more of a thick spanish affair in my frying pan. Not much of a meal though IMO, one 4 egg omelette is a snack, or a VERY light lunch if filled with cheese and mushrooms I have been known to do two 4 eggers back to back though.
Dave200 said:
Jesus. How big are some of you guys? I'm 6ft2 and 15st or so, and have a decent appetite; but could only really manage a 3-egg affair. Between this and "Photo your meal" thread, I feel like a bloody anorexic...
You can only manage 3 eggs? 3 eggs is less volume than a cup-a-soup... you can't be serious!!Dave200 said:
Jesus. How big are some of you guys? I'm 6ft2 and 15st or so, and have a decent appetite; but could only really manage a 3-egg affair. Between this and "Photo your meal" thread, I feel like a bloody anorexic...
Your kidding ... right? Im 6ft 12st and eat two eggs, two bacon and a hash brown most days. Sometimes I like a blow outGassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff