chives omelet

Recipe by
Lee Thayer
Nakhon Si Thammarat

This is a Chinese dish, and most omelets in Asia are flat, rarely folded, and some times stuffed. Outstanding omelet that is quick and easy.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For chives omelet

  • 85 g
    chinese chives, chives, or spring onion greens, (3 oz)
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 1/8 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    fish sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    oyster sauce
  • pinch
    salt

How To Make chives omelet

  • 1
    Slice the chives into about 1/4 inch pieces. In a non stick pan or wok, heat the oil on high heat but not smoking.
  • 2
    While the pan is heating, crack the eggs into a bowl and beat until frothy. Mix in the sesame oil, fish sauce, oyster sauce, salt, then mix in the chives.
  • 3
    Pour the eggs into the hot pan.
  • 4
    As the edges set, check the bottom.
  • 5
    When golden brown, flip the omelet over and cook until the bottom is golden brown.
  • 6
    Flip again and remove to a plate.
  • Chives Omelet with buttered toast.
    7
    Serve family style with rice or toast for sides. Enjoy.
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