Vietnamese Omelette Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Omelette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 handful coriander; 1/2 handful garlic chives; 1 spring onion; 1/2 shallot; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 garlic clove; 1 birds-eye red chili

Servings: persons

1
Chop coriander, spring onion and garlic chives and set aside.
2
Mince the garlic and chili and put in a bowl.
3
Add the two eggs and beat.
4
Add the fish sauce.
5
Slice the shallot finely.
6
Heat the vegetable oil in a thick based frypan.
7
Add shallots.
8
Once they start to sizzle, pour egg mixture over it.
9
Fry until egg starts to cook.
10
Sprinkle chopped green herbs and salt and pepper onto top of omelette.
11
Fold omelette in half and cover the pan.
12
Put heat on low and cook gently for a few minutes, checking it isn't burning underneath.
13
Flip omelette half to do the other side.
14
Serve.

178

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 handful coriander, 1/2 handful garlic chives, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Omelette falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vietnamese Omelette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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