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Puffy Corn Omelette

This puffy sweetcorn omelettete is a wonderful celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients. By whisking the egg whites until stiff and gently folding them into the yolks and kernels, you create a dish that is exceptionally light and airy. The addition of fresh corn milk scraped straight from the cob adds a natural sweetness and creamy depth that shop-bought tinned corn simply cannot match. It is a sophisticated yet simple vegetarian option that works beautifully for a slow weekend brunch or a light summer lunch.

Served straight from the frying pan, this vibrant dish is best enjoyed immediately while it retains its impressive height. A generous scattering of fresh chives provides a sharp, onion-like finish that cuts through the richness of the butter and eggs. For a complete meal, pair it with a crisp green salad or some lightly buttered sourdough toast. It is a nutritious, protein-rich choice for those seeking a comforting homemade meal that feels special without requiring hours in the kitchen.

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Ingredients for Puffy Corn Omelette

  • 3 ears of corn, husked

  • 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1/2 teskedar salt

  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

  • 4 large eggs, separated

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 177°C.

Add corn to a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water , then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs with a sharp knife into a bowl, then scrape cobs over bowl to extract "milk."

Melt butter in a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet (preferably lightweight) and remove skillet from heat, then transfer 45ml melted butter to bowl with corn (leaving remaining butter in skillet to cool). Toss corn to coat and stir in 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons pepper.

Whisk egg yolks with remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl until combined. Beat whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one third of whites into yolks to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Gently fold in corn mixture.

Spoon mixture into skillet and bake until pale golden and set, 10 to 12 minutes. Loosen omelette with a heatproof rubber spatula and slide onto a plate. Serve sprinkled with chives.

If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:

Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds

Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds

Low: 5 to 6 seconds

If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.

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  • 28 jan 2026 | Ursprungligen publicerad

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