Was that even possible? Methods for preparing an omelet in a bag

Translated from French, omelette means “fried eggs” - a dish that has spread all over the world and has more than a hundred preparation options (Italian frittata, Spanish tortilla, Belarusian masturbation). Usually the egg mass is fried in a frying pan or baked in the oven, but an omelette in a bag cooked in a pan is especially tender. Lush, with a delicate aroma and taste - it can even be served for dessert by adding sugar instead of salt. To prepare a delicious dish, follow the simple step-by-step instructions.

Cooking features

The main difference between a boiled omelette and a fried or baked one is its incredibly delicate structure. It turns out homogeneous, without a crispy crust, does not contain a drop of oil, and therefore is considered dietary.

What secrets of its preparation do you need to know?

• Plastic bag. One of the most controversial attributes. Some say that an ordinary plastic bag is not suitable for cooking omelettes, because during the heating process it releases harmful chemicals and melts when boiled for a long time. Others have been successfully cooking in it for years, and have not noticed any negative consequences. Only one thing is clear - using a baking sleeve is safer and more practical, because it is created specifically for cooking food and can withstand high temperatures. But if you don’t have it on hand, regular cellophane will do.
• So that the omelette does not leak. If the choice is made in favor of a plastic bag, you should make sure that it is sufficiently dense and intact, without holes. To be sure, it is better to take 2 bags - if one leaks, the second will hold the omelet and prevent it from spreading in the pan.
• So that the package does not burst. After pouring the egg mass into the bag, you should release as much air as possible, and then tie it tightly. Otherwise, when heated, the bag will swell greatly and may burst.
• Hot steam. When removing a freshly prepared omelette from the film, you should be careful. When a cut is made, a cloud of hot steam may escape and burn your hand or face.
• Secrets of a delicious omelet. For special airiness, the dish should be prepared from chilled eggs. Just lightly stir the eggs with milk and you will get a two-color white and yellow omelette. The more milk, the softer the consistency. If you add a tablespoon of flour to 3 eggs, the omelette will turn out especially fluffy and satisfying.

Omelette is a healthy dietary dish. It is recommended for athletes, children, and people with gastrointestinal diseases. To enhance its benefits and complement the taste, it is good to cook the egg mass with different fillings - herbs, hard cheese, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cabbage (broccoli or cauliflower), meat, mushrooms. A sweet omelet in a bag with bananas is very tasty and healthy.

How to cook an omelette in a bag

You can cook almost any omelet in a bag: with water, with vegetables, with ham, and the familiar one with milk. The only thing you need to do is not to pour the egg mixture into the frying pan, but place it in a bag and then in boiling water.

Let's look at how to cook a boiled omelette using a classic recipe as an example. We will use:

• chicken eggs – 4 pcs.;
• milk – 100 ml;
• salt – 0.5 teaspoon or to taste.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Place a saucepan half filled with water on the fire. Make sure it is large enough to hold the omelette and water.
2. Break the eggs into a bowl, add salt.
3. Beat the mixture with a whisk, fork or use a mixer (1-2 minutes).
4. Add milk to eggs.
5. Beat everything again (2-3 minutes).
6. Pour the mixture into the bag and seal tightly.
7. Place the bag in boiling water.
8. Reduce heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
9. In 10 minutes the omelette will be ready. Cut the bag and serve the dish.

If the omelette is prepared with filling, the cooking time may increase. To ensure that the pieces of vegetables or meat are ready and become as soft and tender as the scrambled eggs themselves, the dish is cooked 10-15 minutes longer. Better yet, add ready-made or semi-ready ingredients.

Omelet in a bag in the microwave

If you have a microwave at home, then cooking an omelet in a bag becomes even faster and easier. No need to take out a pan and boil water. You don't have to dirty the dishes at all.

How to cook an omelet in the microwave in 5 minutes?

1. Take a baking sleeve or a regular thick plastic bag (only food is heated in the microwave, so choosing a container for the egg mass is not critical).
2. Break 4 eggs directly into the bag, add salt to taste.
3. Close the bag with your hand and shake vigorously.
4. Pour half a mug of milk and shake the bag again 7-8 times.
5. Tie the top in a knot, releasing the air.
6. Place the bag of egg mixture in the microwave and set the power to 900-1200 W. Cooking time – 3-5 minutes.

In the microwave, an omelet in a bag with a solid filling is baked quickly and well. Even if you choose a recipe with sausage and cheese, you should not increase the cooking time.

An omelet cooked in a bag has its own story. There is an opinion that this version of preparing a classic dish was invented by camping enthusiasts, or, more simply, by people who vacation in the summer as “savages” in tents with a minimum of amenities. To somehow diversify the menu, they came up with the idea of ​​cooking scrambled eggs in a cast iron pot with water. They mixed eggs, a little water, cheese and herbs, wrapped the mixture in a plastic bag and simply cooked it. Since then, the dish has been refined and is made in a special sleeve for baking in a pan or microwave. This way the omelet acquires special tenderness, lightness and retains all its beneficial properties!