What shape is a French omelette and how is it achieved?
I've seen them shaped like a rugby ball (but longer) but geometrically can't see how a circle can be folded into such a shape.
I've also ordered French omelettes from menus before and they weren't pinched in at the ends.
Is there a classic shape, or is a French omelette just one that is not set as much with no browning?
Best Answer
There isn't a standardised shape as such, but the rugby ball shape is common. To achieve this shape, all you have to do is cook your omelette (French style uses a super-hot pan and lots of butter), then roll three quarters of it up in the pan.
Then nudge the omelette up the side of the pan a little, so that it partly protrudes over the edge, which will then allow you to flip the remaining quarter back over onto the rest of the omelette. You should now have a rugby ball shape with a 'seam', i.e. the edge of the omelette - simply turn this out so the 'seam' is on the plate and you have a nice smooth omelette showing on top.
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What is the shape of a French omelette?
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In French omelettes, the only fillings are usually cheese (traditionally, Beaufort, Gruy\xe8re, or Fontina) and herbs, which are added to the center before the omelette is rolled up. French omelettes are smooth and pale, without the signature golden color seen in American omelets.French Omelette
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