
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.
Ingredients
- 1Large Eggs3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2Butter2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3Heavy Cream2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4SaltPinch of salt
- 5White PepperPinch of white pepper
- 6Demi-glace2 tablespoons demi-glace or brown sauce (optional)
- 7Fresh HerbsFresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Beat eggs with cream, salt, and white pepper until completely smooth and well combined. Strain if necessary to remove any lumps.
- 2
Heat a small non-stick pan (about 8 inches) over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt completely.
- 3
Pour the egg mixture into the hot pan. The eggs should sizzle immediately.
- 4
Using chopsticks or a fork, rapidly stir the eggs in a circular motion, creating a whirlpool effect while the bottom sets.
- 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
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
Slide the tornado omelette onto a plate, keeping the swirl pattern visible.
- 8
Using a knife, make a lengthwise slit down the center to reveal the molten, creamy interior.
- 9
Drizzle with demi-glace if using, garnish with chives, and serve immediately while the center is still flowing.
Helpful Links
Tornado Egg Recipe
Learn to make the viral tornado egg with perfect technique
Tornado Omelette
BBC Good Food's guide to the dramatic tornado omelette
How to Make Tornado Egg
Master the swirling technique for perfect tornado eggs
Tornado Omelette Review
The Kitchn's take on the viral tornado omelette technique
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