Vietnamese Omelette Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 People
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Calories
105 kcal
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Cuisine
Asian, Vietnamese
Vietnamese Omelette Recipe
Description
The Vietnamese Omelette Recipe starts by finely chopping onion, spring onion, and garlic. These are mixed with eggs, fish sauce, and salt, then whisked thoroughly to incorporate air and seasoning. Cooking begins with frying garlic in butter until lightly golden to release aroma, then pouring the egg mixture over low heat for gentle cooking and a tender texture.
Fresh cilantro leaves are added just before flipping the omelette to enhance aroma and flavor. Turning off the heat after flipping allows gentle residual cooking while keeping the omelette moist. The finished dish is served immediately to retain softness and subtle garlic fragrance.
This omelette’s combination of savory fish sauce and fresh herbs complements simple meals like steamed rice, making it a staple accompaniment in Vietnamese cuisine.
Ingredients
- 2 egg
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 spring onion
- cilantro optional
- 1 teaspoon butter optional
Instructions
- Chop onion and spring onions, and garlic.
- Combine all the ingredients except butter, garlic, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Wisk the egg mixture well.
- Heat butter in a non-stick pan.
- Fry garlic until slightly golden.
- Pour egg mixture and cook for a minute on low heat.
- Add fresh cilantro leaves and flip the omelette.
- Turn off the heat and cook for a minute
- Transfer to a plate, garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add the salt carefully since fish sauce already contributes saltiness to the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1people | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1675mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 253IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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