The omelette sandwich is a Korean street food recipe taken from the book Leaf: Lettuce, Greens, Herbs, Weeds – Over 120 Recipes that Celebrate Varied, Versatile Leaves by Catherine Phipps.
To quote the fabulous Nigella Lawson, “Leaf is so full of richly varied recipes that I want to cook, from herb butters, to vinegars and sauces, to savory dishes and elegant, comforting desserts. Don’t be fooled by the title: it’s not a salad book!”
Leaf is a celebration of edible leaves in all their versatility. Bitter, spicy, peppery, lemony, sweet: is there such a diverse range of flavor profiles in any other ingredient? From the palest shades of white and yellow, to the deepest and darkest greens, through blushed reds and pinks and intense purples, leaves are a riot of colors and textures. From lettuces to herbs, through brassicas and even tea, Catherine Phipps explores the world of culinary leaves through meticulous research, evocative writing, and over 120 foolproof recipes. The recipes range from soups, salads, brunch dishes, starters, mains, puddings, baked goods, preserves, and drinks.
And so this month with Il Club del 27, it was decided to prepare as many recipes as possible from this book. My choice fell on this Korean sandwich to which Kimchi should be added, both as a garnish along with ketchup and mayonnaise and as a flavoring ingredient for the omelette. However, at home we don’t like spicy food, so I decided to omit it. The book also includes a recipe to prepare kimchi at home.
Of course, this recipe is really very simple to prepare, but it’s delicious and satisfying.
You can find all the recipes from the book in the dedicated article on the MTChallenge website.
Here are some Asian recipes to whet your appetite for ethnic food:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: for 2 people
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Korean
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 553.02 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 35.78 (g) of which sugars 5.45 (g)
- Proteins 24.02 (g)
- Fat 34.81 (g) of which saturated 18.88 (g)of which unsaturated 14.44 (g)
- Fibers 2.70 (g)
- Sodium 1,069.62 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 250 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Omelette Sandwich
- 4 slices rustic bread
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cabbage
- 1/2 cup cheese (such as Gouda, shredded Cheddar)
- 3 tbsp butter
- to taste ketchup
- to taste mayonnaise
- to taste salt
Tools
- Crepe Pan
- Kitchen Spatula
Preparation of the Omelette Sandwich
Finely chop the cabbage and set aside.
In a bowl, beat the eggs, lightly salt, and add the chopped cabbage. Mix and set aside.
Put a quarter of the butter in a large pan and pour in half of the egg and cabbage mixture. Let it cook for a few minutes, then, using a spatula, flip the omelette and continue cooking for a few more minutes. Once ready, remove the omelette from the pan, place it on a plate, and repeat the process to prepare the second omelette.
Add the remaining butter and place the bread slices in the pan, frying them on both sides. On two slices, place the cheese and cover for a minute with a lid to slightly melt the cheese.
Place the two slices of bread with the cheese on the plate, fold the omelette in half and place it on top, seasoning with a little mayonnaise and ketchup. If you like, you can add a bit of kimchi.
Cover with the second slice of bread and serve immediately.
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FAQ
What is kimchi?
Kimchi is a traditional Korean preparation made from fermented, salted, and spiced vegetables. The term kimchi is a collective name that refers to a fermentation process of various vegetables, but the most common and traditional version uses Chinese cabbage and Korean radishes. With ancient origins, this staple of Korean culture and cuisine has important health benefits and is the basis of many traditional dishes.
