Wok Stars constantly ask how I make omelet in my cast iron wok. It is the ideal pan for doing this!
Start by arranging plate with a small garden salad, give it texture with slithers of snow peas, walnuts or whatever nuts you like! There are no rules. Now, add some color like grape tomatoes, red onion. Today, I used fruit: strawberries and red papaya. Completed my plate with ready grilled reheated duck sausage. Feel free to add leftover meats. Presentation is important, keep it tidy!
So here’s the 101:
1) chop some strong cheese like Parmesan or Brie my two favs
2) chop aromatics like scallion, onion, herbs, leave all on cutting board
3) beat 2-3 eggs lightly in bowl, no need for salt cause cheese is salty enough! (1 egg per person, if 4, make in 2 batches)
4) heat cast iron wok or skillet (do NOT use non-stick for many reasons) on media high
5) add 3 swirls of oil that can withstand high heat, so plse NO olive oil! Today, I used my friend, Shelley-Belley Underground’s duck fat she gave me, umm
6) add in eggs, rock your wok using your wok mitts to swirl out your eggs
7) lower heat, as soon as eggs ‘set’
8) sprinkle scallions and cheese
9) as soon as cheese starts melting, flip over and you’re done
10) beauty of this spatula is you can use it to ‘cut’ omelet in half
Enjoy! Want more egg dishes cooked in a wok? Wok Your Eggs, Wok Tortilla Baked in Wok and Stir Fried Rice!
Chinese New Year 2014, Progressive Feasts
Chinese New Year 2014 is the Year of the Wood Horse and my year, I share it with Oprah Winfrey! Wood Horse only occurs every 60 years, so it’s very special. The New Year celebrations continues for 2 weeks concluding February 14 and coincided with Valentine’s Day. How fortuitous because it means double happiness!!!
It’s the time of year to ‘thank‘ all the people who’ve helped you and there’s no better way to do that than to celebrate at home with family and friends! I’m continuing the brilliant idea I started last year of hiring an assistant to help prep, decorate and get ready! It’s really the secret to throwing a good party. You’re less stressed and can enjoy your friends more.
This year, I did three rounds of Chinese New Year Progressive Feasts with dishes like Pineapple Fried Rice which signify long life and dumplings which signify prosperity and fortune, red and gold to signify luck. I really like the ‘progressive feast’ idea where I cook a meat dish and veggie dish, eat those while it’s fresh and hot before proceeding to the next few dishes. The downtime allows your palette to savor the food and settle in your tummy before starting on another taste journey. The most important point is that you eat the dishes while they’re still hot instead of having them warming in the oven (drying out) or serving them all at once and get cold at the table! Next time you throw a dinner party, try this progressive concept!
As a Horse, I’m energetic, active and start too many projects, so true! 2014 has started off with a bang and I’m very excited to see how the rest of the year unfolds. Go check out your zodiac predictions here.
Hope you get some ideas for your next progressive feast…remember it’s always about taste, texture and color in that order…
Chinese New Year 2014, Progressive Feasts
Chinese New Year 2014 is the Year of the Wood Horse and my year, I share it with Oprah Winfrey! Wood Horse only occurs every 60 years, so it’s very special. The New Year celebrations continues for 2 weeks concluding February 14 and coincided with Valentine’s Day. How fortuitous because it means double happiness!!!
It’s the time of year to ‘thank‘ all the people who’ve helped you and there’s no better way to do that than to celebrate at home with family and friends! I’m continuing the brilliant idea I started last year of hiring an assistant to help prep, decorate and get ready! It’s really the secret to throwing a good party. You’re less stressed and can enjoy your friends more.
This year, I did three rounds of Chinese New Year Progressive Feasts with dishes like Pineapple Fried Rice which signify long life and dumplings which signify prosperity and fortune, red and gold to signify luck. I really like the ‘progressive feast’ idea where I cook a meat dish and veggie dish, eat those while it’s fresh and hot before proceeding to the next few dishes. The downtime allows your palette to savor the food and settle in your tummy before starting on another taste journey. The most important point is that you eat the dishes while they’re still hot instead of having them warming in the oven (drying out) or serving them all at once and get cold at the table! Next time you throw a dinner party, try this progressive concept!
As a Horse, I’m energetic, active and start too many projects, so true! 2014 has started off with a bang and I’m very excited to see how the rest of the year unfolds. Go check out your zodiac predictions here.
Hope you get some ideas for your next progressive feast…remember it’s always about taste, texture and color in that order…