Looking for the most delicious and nutritious version of your favorite dish?
Then pay attention to the recipe for making a boiled omelette in a bag.
Surprisingly, this boiled bag omelette turns out just as delightful as its fried counterpart, yet it’s soft, juicy, and prepared without a drop of oil or fat. This omelette is perfect for a wholesome and kids-friendly breakfast.
Sure, you can make a regular omelette in a pan, but this method yields a delicate and diet-friendly version since it doesn’t have a crispy crust and is prepared without adding oil.
And if you’re doubtful about boiling it in a bag, you can achieve the same result using a glass jar!
Let’s get started with the basic recipe:
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- Salt
- Optional: add sugar for a sweet omelette or herbs for a savory twist
Instructions:
- Beat the eggs with salt using a mixer until foamy, then add the milk and beat again until well-combined. The mixture should be liquid but fluffy.
- Take two cellophane bags, stack them together, and pour the egg mixture into the bags. Tie them tightly to form pouches.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil (you can start boiling the water in advance to save time).
- Carefully place the egg pouches into the boiling water and cook for exactly 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, take out the omelette pouches, turn them out onto a plate, cut open, and enjoy!
It’s a taste sensation!
You can also add variety to the recipe and make a delicious omelette with ham, vegetables, and mushrooms using this method:
Ingredients (for 1 serving):
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of ham, diced (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 1 tbsp finely chopped onion (optional)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped bell pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tbsp ajika or salsa (optional)
- 2 sliced mushrooms (optional)
Instructions:
- Crack the eggs into a large sealable plastic bag.
- Squeeze out the excess air, then seal the bag.
- Shake and squish the bag to beat the eggs. Open the bag and add all the other ingredients. Squeeze out the air again and reseal the bag.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Carefully lower the bag(s) into the boiling water (you can cook multiple bags at once, up to 8 bags).
- Cook in the boiling water for 30 minutes. Open the bag and slide the omelette onto a plate.
- The omelette should come out easily from the bag.
Share this recipe with your friends and let them try making this fantastic boiled omelette too! It’s a delightful twist on a classic dish. Enjoy!
