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Eggjakaka (Icelandic omelette)

A thick, fluffy omelette cooked in a pan, often topped with ham. A breakfast and quick-meal classic in Iceland, served simply with bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

238 kcal per serving

Protein
21.7 g
Carbohydrates
3.2 g
of which sugars
0.6 g
Fat
15.4 g
of which saturated fat
5.9 g
Fiber
0.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Beat the eggs with the milk, salt, pepper and flour (if using) until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Melt the butter in a 24 cm non-stick pan over medium heat.
  3. Sauté the diced ham for 2 minutes to lightly colour it.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the ham and let it set over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes, without stirring.
  5. When the top starts to set, flip the omelette with a spatula or cover and cook 1 minute more.
  6. Slide it onto a plate, sprinkle with parsley and serve right away with bread.

Variations and tips

Cheesy version. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top just before flipping the omelette so it melts.

Without ham. Replace the ham with sliced mushrooms sautéed in butter, perfect for a vegetarian meal.

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