A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Or stew a few tomatoes in the usual way and spread over before folding.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Peel a couple of tomatoes, which split into four pieces
remove the seeds and cut them into small dice
then fry them with a little butter until nearly done, adding salt and pepper
Beat the eggs and mix the tomatoes with them, and make the omelet as usual
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Removing tomato seeds prevents excess moisture from making the omelet watery and soggy. Pre-cooking the tomatoes concentrates their flavor through evaporation and caramelization while also breaking down their cell walls, which prevents them from releasing water into the eggs during cooking. Mixing the cooked tomatoes directly into beaten eggs ensures even distribution and allows the egg proteins to set around the vegetables, creating a cohesive texture rather than a filling that slides out.
The tomatoes can be peeled, seeded, diced, and cooked up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before mixing with eggs. Do not beat eggs or cook the omelet until ready to serve.
Omelets are best enjoyed immediately and do not store or reheat well. The eggs become rubbery and watery when refrigerated. If you must store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day and eat cold or at room temperature rather than reheating.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The tomatoes can be peeled, seeded, diced, and cooked up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before mixing with eggs. Do not beat eggs or cook the omelet until ready to serve.
Omelets are best enjoyed immediately and do not store or reheat well. The eggs become rubbery and watery when refrigerated. If you must store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day and eat cold or at room temperature rather than reheating.
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