Puffy Corn Omelet Food

PUFFY OMELET

Steps:

• Separate the egg yolks and whites into 2 separate medium bowls. Add 1 tablespoon of water to the egg whites and, using a hand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Season the yolks with salt and pepper and beat until smooth, thickened and slightly pale in color. Fold one-third of the egg whites into the egg yolks and thoroughly mix until there are no streaks. Add half of the Gruyere and the soda water. Pour in the remaining egg whites and gently fold to combine.
• Melt the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until it foams, then pour in the egg mixture, smoothing the top. Cover the skillet and cook until the omelet is golden brown on the bottom and you can lift the edges to peak underneath, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese and the herbs on top, cover the skillet and cook 2 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and keep covered until the cheese melts, about 1 minute. Fold over and serve.

SOUFFLE OMELET (PUFFY OMELET)

Steps:

• Beat egg whites until frothy.
• Add water and salt; continue beating about a minute or until stiff peaks form.
• Beat yolks at high speed of electric mixer until thick and lemon colored (about 5 minutes).
• Fold yolks into whites.
• Heat butter in a 10 inch skillet with an oven proof handle.
• Pour in egg mixture, mounding it a little higher on the sides.
• Cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until eggs are puffed and set and the bottom is golden brown.
• Place skillet in a 325 degree (163 celcius) oven; bake for 10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Make a shallow cut off center of the omelet.
• Place your fillers on the larger half of the omelet.
• Fold the smaller half over the fillers.
• Slip omelet onto a warmed plate.

PUFFY CORN OMELET

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
• Add corn to a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs with a sharp knife into a bowl, then scrape cobs over bowl to extract "milk.��
• Melt butter in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet (preferably lightweight) and remove skillet from heat, then transfer 3 tablespoons melted butter to bowl with corn (leaving remaining butter in skillet to cool). Toss corn to coat, and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Whisk egg yolks with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined. Beat whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one third of whites into yolks to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Gently fold in corn mixture.
• Spoon mixture into skillet and bake until pale golden and set, 10 to 12 minutes. Loosen omelet with a heatproof rubber spatula and slide onto a plate. Serve sprinkled with chives.
• Grilling Procedure
• If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:
• Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds
• Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds
• Low: 5 to 6 seconds
• If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.
• EB Fact
• Eggland's Best eggs have just 175mg of cholesterol, compared to ordinary eggs that have 185mg of cholesterol. Using EB eggs in this recipe will reduce the total amount of cholesterol per serving by 5%!
• Tips
• Quick Substitute: Use frozen corn when corn is not in season.
• Say Cheese: Mix in your favorite... Swiss, cheddar or goat cheese.
• Flavor Boost: Mix in a tablespoon each of chopped onions and chopped green pepper for an extra kick.
• Finishing Touch: Right before serving, drizzle a little melted butter and put a dash of paprika on each piece.
• Nutrition Information
• Serving size: 1 serving
• Calories: 243
• Fat: 18g (65.2% calories from fat)
• Cholesterol: 210mg
• Sodium: 338mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 13g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 8g

PUFFY CORN OMELET

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
• Add corn to a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water , then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs with a sharp knife into a bowl, then scrape cobs over bowl to extract "milk."
• Melt butter in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet (preferably lightweight) and remove skillet from heat, then transfer 3 tablespoons melted butter to bowl with corn (leaving remaining butter in skillet to cool). Toss corn to coat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Whisk egg yolks with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined. Beat whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one third of whites into yolks to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Gently fold in corn mixture.
• Spoon mixture into skillet and bake until pale golden and set, 10 to 12 minutes. Loosen omelet with a heatproof rubber spatula and slide onto a plate. Serve sprinkled with chives.
• Grilling Procedure
• If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:
• Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds
• Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds
• Low: 5 to 6 seconds
• If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.

PUFFY OMELET

Steps:

• In a large bowl, let egg whites warm to room temperature about 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• On high, beat egg whites with mixer with cream of tartar just until stiff peaks form when beaters are slowly raised.
• In small bowl, using the same beaters, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
• Add salt, pepper, and milk gradually, beat until well combined.
• With a wire whisk or rubber spatula gently fold egg yolk mixture into the egg whites just until combined.
• Slowly heat a 9-10" heavy skillet with heat resistant handle, or an omelet pan.
• (To test temperature sprinkle a little cold water on skillet. Water should sizzle and roll off in drops).
• Add butter and oil; heat until it sizzles briskly-it should not brown.
• Tilt pan to coat side with butter mixture.
• Spread egg mixture evenly in pan; cook over low heat, without stirring, until lightly browned on underside-about 10 minutes.
• Transfer skillet to oven, bake 10-12 minutes or until top seems firm when gently pressed with fingertip.
• To serve, fold omelet in half.
• Turn out onto heated serving platter.
• Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.