Vietnamese Omelette

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 2
Vietnamese Omelette recipe for a quick and flavorful breakfast or lunch
in Breakfast/Lunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 handful coriander
1/2 handful garlic chives
1 spring onion
1/2 shallot
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove
1 birds-eye red chili

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
260
Sugar
1g
Fat
23g
The Vietnamese omelette, also known as 'bánh xèo', is a popular street food in Vietnam and is often served for breakfast or lunch. It is made with eggs and a variety of herbs and vegetables, and sometimes contains meat or seafood. The omelette is flavored with fish sauce and chili, giving it a salty and spicy taste. It can be enjoyed on its own or served with rice or noodles for a more substantial meal. This omelette is a quick and easy option for a flavorful meal, perfect for those on-the-go or for a lazy weekend brunch.

Instructions

1.Beat the eggs in a bowl and add in the fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2.Finely chop the garlic, shallot, spring onion, and chili. Add them to the egg mixture and combine.
3.Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, pour in the egg mixture and cook for 4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
4.Using a spatula, flip the omelette over and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden brown and cooked through.
5.Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander and garlic chives.

PROS

This omelette is a quick and easy meal to make, with plenty of flavor from the fish sauce, shallot, and chili.

The omelette is high in protein and can be a good source of vitamins and minerals depending on the ingredients used.

CONS

Depending on the amount of oil used, this omelette can be high in fat and calories.

The chili may be too spicy for some, and can be omitted if desired.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggs are a good source of protein and contain essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D and choline.
Fish sauce is made from fish and salt and can contain some nutrients such as protein, calcium, and iodine.
Chili peppers contain capsaicin, which has been linked to aiding in weight loss and reducing inflammation in the body.

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