foto: YouTube/Ardiyanti Ulyana
Brilio.net - Cooking side dishes in the kitchen is often a challenge, especially if you are in a hurry or do not have much time. Therefore, many people choose a menu that is simple and quick to make.
One of the food ingredients that is always a mainstay is eggs. In addition to being practical, eggs can be processed into various delicious dishes such as boiled eggs, egg soup, fried eggs, to omelets that are a favorite of many people. Especially if eaten with warm rice, chili sauce, and vegetables, the taste is even more appetizing!
However, there is one common problem when cooking omeletsthe texture tends to be thin and less filling. Many people try to get around this by adding water or flour to make it thicker. Unfortunately, although omelets look fluffy when they are hot, their texture often deflates once they cool.
It turns out, there is another trick you can try to get a thick, soft, and fluffy omelet even when it is cold. This technique was once shared by a netizen named Ardiyanti via the Ardiyanti Ulyana YouTube channel.
"The texture is dense, even though it uses chicken eggs, especially if you use duck eggs," he explained, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube Ardiyanti Ulyana.
First, crack 4 to 5 eggs in a bowl. Don't forget to add seasonings like salt and pepper to make it taste more savory. Beat the eggs with a fork or whisk until all the ingredients are well mixed. Set aside the beaten eggs.
photo: YouTube/Ardiyanti Ulyana
Prepare a fairly large bowl, then add other seasoning ingredients such as chopped spring onions, chilies, shallots, and garlic. After that, add the ingredients that can make the omelet thick, namely tofu cut into small pieces. Ardiyanti admitted that she likes to use white tofu because of its soft texture.
Next, pour the previously beaten eggs into a bowl containing the mixture of tofu and various sliced spices. Stir until all the omelet ingredients are perfectly mixed. However, it is better to stir slowly so that the tofu pieces do not fall apart.
photo: YouTube/Ardiyanti Ulyana
Once done, immediately cook the omelette mixture using a teflon pan containing a little oil that has been heated. Cover the pan and cook until the bottom side of the omelette is browned for 10 minutes. Then flip the omelette and cook for 5 minutes until the other side is also cooked and browned.
To prevent it from breaking, the omelet can be flipped by holding the lid of the teflon while flipping the teflon. When the omelet is on the lid of the teflon, return the teflon to the stove and slowly put the omelet back in. Once it is perfectly cooked, the egg is ready to be served.
"Eating one piece with rice makes me really full," he said.
photo: YouTube/Ardiyanti Ulyana
Wow, the result of this tofu-filled omelet is so thick, right? For those who love eating omelets, you must be drooling.
The benefits of adding tofu to an omelet One unique trick in the above omelet recipe is adding tofu as an additional ingredient. Tofu not only makes the omelet thicker, but also has several other advantages:
- Adds Soft Texture Crushed or cut tofu into small pieces will give a soft sensation when bitten, making the omelet creamier.
- Increase Protein Content The combination of eggs and tofu makes this dish more nutritious and filling.
- Reduce Excessive Egg Usage By adding tofu, you can save on egg usage without reducing the volume of the omelet.
If you want a more savory variation, you can try using yellow tofu or silken tofu to create a smoother texture in the omelet.
Benefits of using the Teflon lid technique when cooking omelettes In the recipe above, the omelet is cooked by covering the teflon during the frying process. This technique has several benefits, including:
- Cooks Eggs Evenly The hot steam trapped inside the Teflon helps the inside of the egg cook perfectly without having to flip it frequently.
- Reduce Oil Usage With this method, you dont need to use too much oil because the heat will spread more effectively.
- Helps eggs expand better - The trapped heat keeps the texture of the eggs fluffy and doesn't deflate quickly after cooking.
If you are not used to this technique, try covering the Teflon with a glass lid so you can see the level of doneness of the eggs without having to open the lid often.
(brl/lut)
