Omelet Foo Yung

Submitted by WhoKnew

"This omelet recipe looked like an interesting take on traditional omelet fillings. Would make a different entree for brunch! Taken from "The Ultimate Cooking Course", 2003."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup celery, diced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 cup small shrimp, shelled & cooked
• 1⁄2 cup crabmeat
• 1⁄4 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce, plus add'l for serving
• 8 -12 eggs
• salt & pepper
• 4 -6 tablespoons butter

directions

1. Heat oil in frying pan over med heat. Add scallions, celery, ginger, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
2. Add shrimp, crabmeat, and ham. Sprinkle with cilantro and soy sauce. Reduce heat to low and leave mixture to heat through; stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, make 4 omelets: using 2-3 eggs for each, season and cook each in 1-1 1/2 tablespoons butter.
4. Before rolling or folding each omelet, spoon 1/4 of the meat mixture into center.
5. Serve hot, with add'l soy sauce for sprinkling.