World Flavors Cookbook

Omelette aux Fines Herbes

A perfectly soft French omelette folded around a fragrant filling of fresh chives, parsley, tarragon, and chervil.

Cuisine: France

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped
• 1 tsp chervil, chopped
• 15g unsalted butter
• Salt and white pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk eggs with herbs, salt, and white pepper until just combined.
2. Melt butter in a small non-stick pan over medium-high heat until foaming.
3. Pour in eggs and stir gently with a spatula while shaking the pan.
4. When eggs are barely set but still creamy, stop stirring.
5. Fold one third over, then roll onto a plate. It should be pale and soft.