Open-face omelet with savory garlic sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Eggs -- lightly beaten
¼teaspoonSalt
cupVegetable broth
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
1tablespoonBalsamic vinegar
tablespoonOil
1teaspoonGarlic -- minced
1teaspoonGinger root -- minced
½cupTomatoes -- diced
teaspoonWhite pepper
2teaspoonsGreen onions -- chopped
2teaspoonsChili garlic sauce
1teaspoonSesame oil
2teaspoonsSugar
½cupWater chestnuts -- chopped
¼cupFrozen peas -- thawed
1teaspoonCornstarch -- dissolved in
2teaspoonsWater

Directions

SAUCE

TOPPING

Combine eggs, salt, pepper and green onions in a bowl. Combine sauce ingredients in another bowl; set aside. Place an 8 or 9" non-stick omelet pan over medium heat until hot. Add 1 tbsp oil, swirling to coat sides. Add eggs and cook without stirring. As eggs begin to set, lift with a spatula and shake or tilt to let egg flow underneath. When egg no longer flows freely, turn omelet over and brown lightly on the other side. Slide omelet onto a warm serving plate. Cut into 6 to 8 wedges. Place a saucepan over high heat until hot. Add remaining ½ tbsp oil; swirling to coat sides. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds.

Add tomatoes, water chestnuts, peas and sauce; bring to a boil. Add cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Pour over omelet and serve.

Recipe By : Culinary Journey Through China From: Meg Antczak Date: 11-29-95 (12:28) (159) Fido: Cooking