A Michelin-starred chef has revealed the next way to make a quick and delicious French omelette. The French omelette is a common test used by chefs to assess a new cook’s skills and attention to detail.
It’s a deceptively simple dish that can reveal a lot about a cook’s ability to execute techniques, handle ingredients, and maintain a clean and efficient workspace. Thomas Keller is a celebrity chef known for his restaurants, culinary skills, and high standards. To cook the perfect omelette, Thomas has explained that patience and slow cooking are the best techniques. In an interview with Masterclass, the chef said: “We want our omelettes to be beautiful, silken, of a consistent colour which is that beautiful golden egg.”
Cook Maxine Sharf, who demonstrates the best recipes she finds, decided to follow Thomas Keller’s “incredible” breakfast tutorial to show why this omelette recipe is packed with flavour, buttery and perfect for any weekend.
In a video online, Maxine said: “My mum and I decided we wanted to make an omelette like a Michelin-star chef, so we looked up Thomas Keller’s method and gave it a go.”
To begin, Maxine cracked three eggs into a small bowl, and Thomas Keller stressed that using a small bowl should be used to make it easier to remove any accidental egg shells that may be dropped in the mixture. The pan should then be brushed with butter and then set to the lowest heat possible and cooked until the eggs begin to just set.
However, Thomas Keller’s trick of making an omelette is to let it finish cooking in the oven. Set the oven to 120C for up to three or four minutes. Maxine said: “He has you start the eggs in a pan over a very low heat and then transfer to the oven to finish cooking.”
Next, take a dollop of crème fraiche and place it in the centre of your omelette, along with herbs such as parsley, chives, and tarragon, as well as some salt.
Gently roll one edge of the egg in the pan with a spatula to fold it nearly, and then add more herbs and salt to finish. After rolling the omelette shut, Maxine taste-tested it and said: “This was just incredible. Wow!”
In the comment section, many people said they would be trying up the Thomas Keller recipe. One user said: “He’s the best chef in the world in my opinion, always love his recipes.”
Another person wrote: “Oh my God, I tried this recipe, sooo good!” Someone else commented: “I tried this egg recipe and yes, both of you are right! It is incredible, thank you!”