Question for CHEFS!!?

Question

Im doin a cooking competion soon and one of the skilled needed is to show a rolled ommlette - Can you explain the techique to roll it? Also any ideas for a sweet ommlette?

Answer 1

For a rolled omelette, you are going to use a rectangular pan usually. The first trick is to thin the eggs with a little water (not milk or anything else). Next, don't try to cook too much at one time (this is a common problem). Pour a thin layer and wait for it to set. You can poke through it with your spatula to get the liquid top to cook if necessary, but don't do this too much or it will be brittle. When the egg has almost set, add your toppings to the middle (again, not too much). You are going to fold it in thirds. Scoop one side up and lay it over the toppings. Fold the other side over that one. Plate your delicious creation.

As far as a sweet omelette goes, you might try looking up Matzo Brei (a common Jewish Passover food) and doing a variation of that. Many recipes you find will be savory, but alot will be sweet too. You could also try using a Japanese Tamago recipe (which is slightly sweet) and playing with that.


Good luck!

Answer 2

To cook an omelette 'properly' as it were you should almost scramble the egg in the pan,when nearly set (or baveuse-sorry for spelling!) roll flip about 1/4 way over from the pan handle then continue to roll and turn out onto the plate,it should be a fat cigar shape. Sweet omelette fillings can include any soft fruit gently cooked in a little sugar and perhaps alcohol,or anything that you think might make for a tasty filling.Make sure your omelette pan is well sealed before your big day and practise! Hope this helps and good luck.

Answer 3

I reckon you should just try fipping two sections towards the middle when the bottom surface is cooked but it is still squidgy on top. The worst thin you can do is to over beat the egg before cooking. That way you will end up with scrambled egg textured omelette and that will not do. Also be careful when stirring the almost raw mixture in the pan you do NOT want to srambleit. That is an appalling thing to do.

Answer 4

I'm not great at omelettes, but here's what I think you're talking about. When the omelette is almost set, put the fillings in, start at one edge and flip 1/3-1/4 over with a spatulla and repeat until it's a log type shape.

Can't help you with the sweet filling though, I've only heard of that with crepes.

Answer 5

Here is a recipe that explains how to do it. I am not sure if you were looking for a sweet "awesome" or a sweet sweet omelette. This recipe has Brie cheese which is on the sweet side and is used here. It is really yummy so you may want to play around with it a little. Customize it to your liking.

Good Luck in your competition.

Answer 6

Don't have the rolled omelet technique for you but a good quality strawberry jam or conserve makes a simple sweet omelet.

Answer 7

Ricotta-Chocolate Omelette Roll-up
Serving Size : 1 .

2 eggs
2 tbsp each water and sugar
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 cup light ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp grated orange rind
2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cooking spray
1 1/2 tsp melted chocolate (optional)

Whisk together eggs, water, sugar and flour; set aside.

Combine ricotta cheese, grated orange rind and chocolate chips. Microwave on MEDIUM power (50%) for 50 seconds; set aside.

Spray a 10-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture. As mixture sets at the edges, with spatula, gently lift cooked portion to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath. Cook until bottom and top are set. Slide onto a warm plate.

Spread ricotta cheese mixture on omelette. Roll up omelette. Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired. Cut diagonally in half.
http://www.eggs.ab.ca/recipes/desserts/ricotta_chocolate_omelette_roll_up.html
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Strawberry-Mandarin Omelette
Serving Size : 2

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 250 mL
1 can (10 oz/284 mL) whole mandarin orange segments, drained 1 can
2 tbsp sugar 30 mL
4 eggs 4
2 tbsp each water, sugar and all purpose flour 30 mL
Cooking spray

Combine strawberries, mandarin orange segments and 2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar in a bowl. Cover and let stand 10 minutes at room temperature.

Beat together eggs, water, 2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar and flour; set aside.

Spray an 8-inch (20 cm) non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in half of egg mixture. As mixture sets at the edges, with spatula, gently push cooked portions towards centre. When eggs are almost set, place 1/2 cup (125 mL) fruit filling in the middle of the omelette.

Fold both sides of the omelette towards the centre tapering one end to form a cone shape. Slide onto a warm plate. Repeat procedure to make the second omelette. Garnish with remaining fruit filling.
http://www.eggs.ab.ca/recipes/maindishes/breakfastbrunch/strawberry_mandarin_omelette.html

Answer 8

rollin is a matter of practise.. lift edge with fork tilting pan the egg will roll... sweet one??? well never tried a sweet one but think stewed apple might be nice with mixed spice in

Answer 9

just lay it out on a plate and roll it with your hands.
try cinnamon apples and country breakfast sausage for a sweet omelet..

Answer 10

Here is a video for you by Alton Browns GOOD EATS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXWJGd1oKN0

Hope this helps.