classic french omelette
👨🍳 Chefy Tip: Beat the eggs until completely homogeneous — no streaks. That uniformity is what gives the omelette its silk. Remove the pan from direct heat as you fold it; residual heat finishes the job without turning the bottom into rubber. Roll it, don't fold it.
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Beat eggs with salt and white pepper until fully combined with no streaks.
Heat an 8-inch nonstick or carbon steel pan over high heat until very hot. Add butter and swirl — it should foam immediately.
Pour in eggs and stir rapidly with a fork in small circles while shaking the pan continuously.
As curds form, tilt the pan and fold edges inward. Remove from heat while still slightly wet.
Tilt pan at 45 degrees and roll omelette into a tight cylinder onto the plate — pale yellow, no browning. Top with chives and flaky salt. Serve immediately.
Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids and are one of the few dietary sources of choline, a nutrient critical for brain function and liver health. The French omelette technique — constant movement over high heat — keeps the proteins from seizing, resulting in a silkier texture than slow-cooked eggs.