Tornado Egg

Tornado Egg

Dramatic Japanese-style omelette that spins like a tornado with a molten, creamy center. This viral technique creates a swirling egg tornado that unfurls to reveal an incredibly silky interior.

Total Time
5 mins
Serves
1
Difficulty
Hard
Rating
4.8/5

Ingredients

  • 1
    Large Eggs
    3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2
    Butter
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3
    Heavy Cream
    2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4
    Salt
    Pinch of salt
  • 5
    White Pepper
    Pinch of white pepper
  • 6
    Demi-glace
    2 tablespoons demi-glace or brown sauce (optional)
  • 7
    Fresh Herbs
    Fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat eggs with cream, salt, and white pepper until completely smooth and well combined. Strain if necessary to remove any lumps.

  2. 2

    Heat a small non-stick pan (about 8 inches) over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt completely.

  3. 3

    Pour the egg mixture into the hot pan. The eggs should sizzle immediately.

  4. 4

    Using chopsticks or a fork, rapidly stir the eggs in a circular motion, creating a whirlpool effect while the bottom sets.

  5. 5

    Continue the circular stirring motion for 30-45 seconds, allowing the eggs to form a tornado-like spiral while staying creamy in the center.

  6. 6

    When the bottom is set but the top is still very creamy, tilt the pan and use chopsticks to shape the omelette into a neat oval.

  7. 7

    Slide the tornado omelette onto a plate, keeping the swirl pattern visible.

  8. 8

    Using a knife, make a lengthwise slit down the center to reveal the molten, creamy interior.

  9. 9

    Drizzle with demi-glace if using, garnish with chives, and serve immediately while the center is still flowing.

Tags:
japanese-techniqueviral-recipedramaticcreamy-centeradvanced

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