Many national cuisines are familiar withvarious dishes based on eggs and milk. But it is reliably known that the classic omelet recipe was invented by chefs in France. This is a fairly universal dish that can be cooked for breakfast or dinner, it is a complete dish in the diet of therapeutic or dietary nutrition. It should be consumed by people who strictly adhere to a protein diet, pediatricians recommend omelet for baby food. And there are a great many ways to cook it - to the taste of absolutely all gourmets. Many are accustomed to cooking an omelet only in a frying pan, but not all housewives know that in the oven it turns out much fluffier and higher, and by steaming it, you will get a tender, airy soufflé of eggs and milk. Steam omelet is convenient to cook using a steamer. But if you do not have this equipment, just build a water bath - the dish will be just as delicious.
Steam classic omelette
Dear readers, if you have nevertried a steamed omelette, you have missed out on a lot. There is simply no substitute for such a delicious, tender and airy egg dish. Even poached eggs, which have a very light texture, are not as airy as a classic steamed omelette. Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- Butter - 10 grams
- salt - a pinch
Method of preparation:Mix the eggs carefully, do not beat them into a foam or overdo it. Just shake them until the yolks and whites are well mixed. Add milk and a pinch of salt. If possible, use the form that is in the steamer, if not, take another (for example, a glass heat-resistant one), grease it with butter, pour in the beaten eggs and put it in the steamer for 25 minutes. When the omelette is ready, put a small piece of butter on top of it, then the dish will acquire a soft aroma and creamy taste.
Steam omelette with fish
Lately we have become accustomed to adding inomelette recipe various fillings - it can be anything: meat, sausage, hot dogs, vegetables, mushrooms and greens. But very rarely housewives complement the taste of the omelette with fish. And it is so delicious! Try to bring this recipe to life, and you will get an excellent dietary dish, rich in protein, satisfying and healthy. Ingredients:
- 200 grams of halibut
- 10 milliliters of vegetable oil
- starch - 1 tablespoon
- sweet pepper - ½ pcs
- 3 eggs
- 100 milliliters of beef broth
- green onions - 1 beam
- a pinch of salt
Method of preparation:For this fish-filled omelette, halibut is suitable. But if you have not found this type, do not worry - it can be replaced with any other dietary sea fish of a low-fat variety with white meat. So, cut the fish, remove all the bones, leaving only pieces of meat. Cut them into strips, roll them in starch and put them on the bottom of the form in which you can cook food in a steamer, having previously greased it with oil. Put finely chopped onion and sweet pepper on top, sprinkle with vegetable oil, salt. Add eggs to beef broth, salt and beat the mixture. Pour this over the fish and put it in a steamer for 35 minutes.
Carrot steam omelette
It should be noted that cooking onsteaming is a very rewarding activity. Food is cooked under the influence of steam without aggressive temperatures, in a gentle mode, preserving most of the vitamins and nutrients. For fans of healthy eating, we offer a recipe for a carrot omelette cooked in a steam. Ingredients:
- 2 carrots
- 8 eggs
- 20 milliliters of milk
- 10 grams of butter
- salt
- parsley
Method of preparation:Grate the carrots using a shredder or grater. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan and sauté the grated carrots, adding a little water. Then chop them using a blender or rub through a sieve - you need to make carrot puree. Mix the eggs with milk, beat lightly, and add the chopped carrots to these ingredients. Since this omelette is designed for 4 or more people, it will take a little longer to cook it in a steamer than usual - expect about 60 minutes. You can check the readiness with a wooden stick or toothpick. Usually, a steamed omelette, if it is properly baked, holds its shape well and does not fall. Therefore, it will not be difficult to take it out - just turn it over onto a plate. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley. You can serve this dish as you wish: with any fillings or sauces to your taste, as well as other vegetables that can also be steamed.
"At my mother's house": a steam omelet with a stuffing
This recipe is a classic omelette withstuffed with familiar ingredients: ham, vegetables and olives. This dish can be cooked in a frying pan, but it is worth noting that if you make it in a steamer, you will be pleasantly surprised by the height and airy structure of the resulting dish. Ingredients:
- 100 milliliters of milk
- 4 eggs
- ¼ bell pepper
- ½ large tomato
- 2 slices of ham or doctor's sausage
- olives without pips - 10 pieces
- dill - a few twigs
- 20 grams of cheese
- 20 milliliters of olive oil
Method of preparation:First, you should do a little magic with the filling ingredients: wash the vegetables — tomatoes and sweet peppers. Cut the specified amount of ingredients into pieces. Cut the olives into circles. Don't forget to prepare the ham: remove the skin and chop it in the usual way. Beat the eggs with milk in a separate container. It is best to do this with a whisk or a fork. Remember that for a steamed omelette, you do not need to beat the eggs into a fluffy foam and increase their volume. It is enough to just beat them so that the whites and yolks are evenly distributed. Grate a piece of cheese on a coarse grater. Next, you should prepare a container for a steamer: wipe the container with butter on all sides, including the bottom, so that the omelette does not burn. Then mix all the ingredients together, except for the cheese. Transfer the resulting mixture to a mold and send it to the steamer. In 30 minutes, your steamed omelette will be ready! Sprinkle the hot omelette with grated cheese and wait until it melts. Set the table, think about drinks in advance, it would be best to serve tomato or vegetable juice.
Omelette with apples
The recipe for this dish is taken from the children's kitchen menu.And this is natural, because boys and girls really like sweet fluffy omelette with apples and powdered sugar. It will look more like a dessert than a regular meal. Diversify your child's menu with this wonderful omelette with vanilla aroma. Ingredients:
- eggs - 3 pieces
- apples - 1 piece
- Butter - 10 grams
- sugar - 2 teaspoons
- milk - ¼ cup
- wheat flour - ½ teaspoon
- 1 sachet of vanilla sugar
- powdered sugar - 1 tablespoon
- salt
Method of preparation:Wash and peel the apple, remove the core and seeds, cut into thin strips. Melt some butter in a frying pan and fry the apple pieces, sprinkling them with sugar. Beat the eggs separately, pour in the milk, add a little salt, and don't forget the vanilla sugar. Place the apples in a pan (usually a rice pan works well) and pour the egg mixture over them. To steam this omelette, use a steamer or a water bath. The process will take about half an hour on average. When the omelette is ready, turn the pan over onto a plate, cut it into pieces, generously sprinkling each piece with powdered sugar.
A quick omelette with vegetables
You can cook this wonderful vegetableomelette for your family all year round. Because the recipe includes frozen vegetables that are sold in any supermarket. The assortment may include Brussels sprouts, chopped red peppers, cauliflower, green peas, green beans, corn, carrots and onions. Ingredients:
- milk - 100 milliliters
- eggs - four pieces
- flour - 2 teaspoons
- frozen vegetables - 1 pack
- salt
Method of preparation:The big plus of this dish is that you don't need to pre-cook the vegetables. Open the bag of frozen vegetables and, without defrosting, transfer them to the rice pan of your steamer. Next, you need to prepare the egg mixture for the omelette itself. Beat four eggs with milk, add salt. Carefully add flour. Then pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. You need to cook this dish in a steamer for no more than 45 minutes, and the vegetables will be well steamed, soft and tender, and the omelette will be airy and fluffy. Based on all of the above, even if you are on a forced diet for health reasons or simply monitoring your diet and adhering to a healthy lifestyle, you can easily choose a recipe for a dietary, healthy and very tasty dish.
