
Breakfast
Omletă cu brânză (cheese omelette)
A soft, golden omelette filled with brânză, the salty Moldovan white cheese. Eaten hot at breakfast or as a light meal, often with fresh tomatoes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the milk, a pinch of salt and pepper, then beat vigorously until frothy.
- Crumble the brânză with a fork, keeping a few larger pieces.
- Melt half the butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
- Pour in half the eggs, let the edges set for 1 minute, then scatter half the cheese over the centre.
- Fold the omelette in half while the top is still slightly runny, cook 1 minute more and slide onto a warm plate.
- Repeat with the remaining butter, eggs and cheese, then serve hot with the tomatoes.
Variations and tips
With herbs. Stir chopped dill into the eggs before cooking.
Using what's easy to find. Replace the brânză with feta or a mild salted white cheese from the shop.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Moldova
Moldova
Moldova
Moldova
Moldova
Moldova
Moldova
Moldova