6 egg whites
6 yolks
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
For the cheese sauce
3 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
1/2 teaspoon mustard
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (125g)
a pinch of sugar
chives
6 egg whites
6 yolks
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
For the cheese sauce
3 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
1/2 teaspoon mustard
salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (125g)
a pinch of sugar
chives
Place the yolks in a small bowl and the whites in a large one
Let them rest for 30 minutes, then whisk until stiff peaks form
Preheat the oven to moderate temperature (170°C)
Now, whisk the yolks until they thicken and become clear
Add the salt, mustard, and black pepper
Then, gradually add the milk while whisking well at each addition
Combine the whites and mix carefully
Heat a 25cm skillet
Add the butter (or margarine), but don't let it brown
Tilt the skillet to coat the surface evenly
Pour in the eggs
Let them cook on low heat for about 2 minutes, without stirring, until they're set on the bottom
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly
Make the cheese sauce
Melt the butter (or margarine), remove from heat, add flour, mustard, salt, pepper, and milk
Whisk well and cook until thickened
Reduce heat, add grated cheddar cheese and whisk until melted and creamy
Cut a 2cm deep slit in the center of the omelette, fold the thinner part over the thicker one
Place on a warmed plate
Serve with chopped herbs and sugar