
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). The right proportion is one tablespoonful of meat to four eggs. A little milk, gravy, water, or white wine, may be advantageously added to the eggs while they are being beaten. Potted meats make admirable omelets in the above manner.
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Take cold meat, fish, game or poultry of any kind; remove all skin, sinew, etc., and either cut it small or pound it to a paste in a mortar, together with a proper proportion of spices and salt
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then either toss it in a buttered frying pan over a clear fire till it begins to brown and pour beaten eggs upon it, or beat it up with the eggs, or spread it upon them after they have begun to set in the pan
In any case serve hot, with or without a sauce, but garnish with crisp herbs in branches, pickles, or sliced lemon
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Incorporating finely minced or pounded cooked protein into eggs creates a cohesive filling that distributes evenly throughout the omelet. The residual fats and gelatin from the meat help bind the mixture while adding richness. Beating the filling with eggs before cooking ensures thorough integration, while the proteins in fresh eggs coagulate around 160°F, creating a tender, custard-like texture that holds the filling in suspension.
The meat filling can be prepared up to 2 days in advance: finely chop or pound the cooked meat with seasonings, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature 15 minutes before cooking. Beat eggs fresh just before cooking for best texture.
Omelets are best eaten immediately. If necessary, cooked omelets can be stored wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but the texture will become rubbery. Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat with a teaspoon of butter, or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
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The meat filling can be prepared up to 2 days in advance: finely chop or pound the cooked meat with seasonings, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature 15 minutes before cooking. Beat eggs fresh just before cooking for best texture.
Omelets are best eaten immediately. If necessary, cooked omelets can be stored wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but the texture will become rubbery. Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat with a teaspoon of butter, or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.