In my previous post on Chives Omelet, i mentioned that i will do another omelet post using mint leaves. Well, this is it. My mum used to cook this quite often when we were young. My dad hates mint, which is great as he will not touch this and that means more for us kids!
I didn't expect my little guy to like this, so I only cooked enough for myself and hubby, but thought I'd give him a small piece to try. Surprisingly he liked it, and subsequently walloped a whole big piece by himself. Kids, they surprise you sometimes.
This is super easy to make. Just mix the leaves with the beaten egg, add your preferred seasonings and Voila!
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Mint Omelet
- 3 medium size eggs, beaten
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 medium size red onion, sliced thinly
- 1 tbspn water
- Dash of soy sauce and white pepper
1. Stir the leaves and seasonings into the beaten egg mixture and mix well.
2. Heat some oil in a shallow pan and fry the onions until softened. Pour the egg mixture in. Cook on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, then gently flip the omelet onto the other side and cook for another 1 minute. Serve warm.
Hi Esther, your mint omelet look so tempting, very mouth watering. Think I can finish the whole plate. LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week ahead,regards.
Thanks Amelia,. Yea, this dish may sound weird to many, but it is very tasty.
DeleteEsther, I love omelettes. And I love mint. But I'm thinking mint might taste weird in an omelette but I should not pass judgement before tasting. I have mint in the garden and I'll give it a shot :)
ReplyDeleteHi PH, yea, it sounds like a strange combination, but trust me, it is very tasty. Just remember not to overcook the mint, else it would turn slightly bitter. Just roughly chop it, and cook the omelet 3/4 way. Let the residual heat complete the cooking and it would be just beautiful.
DeleteI have mint in my little garden too... can I sprinkle the mint on top after cooking the omelette so that it will not be overcooked?
Deletenothing wrong with that :) but i personally prefer it to be mixed with the beaten egg then cook so that the oils from the chopped mint is infused into the egg. this will bring out the flavour, plus i like the texture of the leaves already embedded into the omelet instead of having the loose leaves mouthfeel, if you know what i mean. But pls go ahead and have it in your prefered way :)
DeleteIt looks delicious, I think I would enjoy the taste of mint in my eggs.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mich. do give this a try.
DeleteI think it's pretty common from where you and I came from. I was surprised to know this humble dish is not commonly eaten elsewhere. My man hates mint. Haha.
ReplyDeleteReally? I have never seen this being offered in any eateries before. Yea, i think men in general are not big fans of mint. My hubby is ok with it, and will eat if i cook this, but will not ask for it :p
DeleteHaha my hubby likes mint in mojito. ;P
ReplyDeleteKids usually love all sorts of egg hor. My kids too!
Ooo i like mint in mojito too! In fact, i like all drinks with mint in it. Heehee
DeleteHi Esther, usually fry omelette either with daun kaduk, basil leaves, curry leaves, brinjal, bittergourd, bombay onions, chai por or 'hneah'. I love mint. No reason not to try... Will the mint leaves turn dark if not serve immediately?
ReplyDeleteyes, it will turn slightly dark if not served immediately, but it will be ok. the main thing is not to overcook the eggs. Just cook it 3/4 way (ie with just the hint of wetness in the egg) and let the residual heat completes the cooking. Should be fine. this is still best eaten warm, so try to cook it just before eating.
DeleteEsther...this is my favourite too...mint in omelette...drooling now...great photo !
ReplyDeleteHi Elin, thanks for dropping by. I am beginning to think this mint omelet is a northern people's favourite.. Me, you, wendy..all from perak, all like this..hmmm :)
DeleteOh yummy.. I think cook this mint omelet with ikan bilis soup also yummy, will try one day..
ReplyDeleteYes it is good with some soup too!
DeleteHi Esther, I made this and really enjoyed it! :)
ReplyDeleteYay, welcome to the mint omelet fan club heehee!
ReplyDeleteHave nit had tis for a long long time
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