Ingredients

  • 2 -3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced thinly
  • 3 -4 button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • minced garlic, to taste
  • 12 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 12 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 slice cheese (mild or nutty type) or 2 tablespoons grated cheese (mild or nutty type)

Method

  • Chop the vegetables as directed.
  • Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, carrot and pepper.
  • Saute 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, and saute another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the tarragon and paprika.
  • Lower the heat and let the vegetables cook slowly and soften.
  • Add more butter if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, mix the eggs, water, soy sauce and salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Add the mushrooms into the vegetables in the frying pan.
  • Cook another 5-10 minutes on low heat.
  • Cover pan to retain moisture.
  • Spread vegetables in pan with spatula so they are pressed down and as flat as possible.
  • Pour the egg mixture over them.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
  • Turn the heat up slightly.
  • Using a metal spatula, gently lift the edges of the omlete that is forming.
  • Tilt the pan to let the unset egg flow down against the edges.
  • Cover the pan and let the egg set further.
  • This should take another 5 minutes or so.
  • Lift around the edges with the spatula to loosen the omelet.
  • Slide omlet on to a serving plate.
  • Serve with crusty bread, and a nice white wine (if you partake).