Cooking without a recipe is all about matching flavors, but it seems to be an acquired skill. I make quirky changes to recipes all the time and the results are rarely appetizing. For example, I was sure I could make a decent brown-rice pudding if I tried. Nope, my puddings suck every time. Now imagine my surprise when I threw a few random ingredients at an omelet and found myself eating the toothsome dish pictured here.
Omelets are one of my go-to foods. You can add almost any vegetables that are laying around and a good omelet is both filling and reasonably healthy. This omelet was especially delicious: maybe it was the way the sweet onions contrasted with the savory cheeses, maybe it was just my mood. Either way, this one is worth trying.
Omelette รก la Zak
- Carmelize 2/3 of a medium sized onion in olive oil. I used a red onion, but a white or yellow onion would be fine. This will take about 45 minutes.
- Beat 3 eggs and pour them into a buttered pan over medium heat.
- After about a minute, add 1 cup of grated cheese. Here I used a mixture of parmigiano-reggiano and some sharp mystery cheese. I don’t remember what it was, so you’ll have to be creative. Throw in the onions.
- Season with cracked pepper, salt, crushed red pepper and a hint of thyme.
- When the cheese starts to melt, fold the omelet. I used a large pan, so I folded twice. After folding, let it cook for a minute on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the egg is slightly browned.
