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French omelette
Beat eggs with salt just until the whites disappear. No milk.
Questions about this dish
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How long does French omelette take?
8 min all in — 5 min prep, 3 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 1 omelette. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Eggs, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 pinch.
What can I use instead?
Butter → Olive oil. Different perfume. Still stir, still pale.
What should I watch for?
Brown is a different, valid omelette. Just do not call this one French.
Any tips from this recipe?
A nonstick or well-seasoned pan is the whole technique. Practice with cheap eggs. Pride comes on omelette four.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.