
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Omelet with parsley is made by adding a little chopped parsley.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Boil with a little salt, and until about half cooked, eight or ten stalks of asparagus
cut the eatable part into rather small pieces
beat the egg and mix the asparagus with them
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Make the omelet as above directed
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Partially cooking the asparagus before adding it to the eggs ensures the vegetables are tender without overcooking the delicate eggs. The asparagus releases moisture during par-boiling, preventing the omelet from becoming watery. Beating the eggs thoroughly incorporates air and breaks down the protein structure, creating a lighter, more cohesive omelet that binds the asparagus pieces together.
The asparagus can be blanched, cut, and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature or briefly rewarm before adding to beaten eggs.
Omelets are best served immediately. Leftover cooked omelet can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but the texture will become rubbery. Reheat gently in a nonstick skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
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The asparagus can be blanched, cut, and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature or briefly rewarm before adding to beaten eggs.
Omelets are best served immediately. Leftover cooked omelet can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but the texture will become rubbery. Reheat gently in a nonstick skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes.