Crown omelette is a fun and creative take on a classic omelette, made with thin strips of potato, carrot, and sausage arranged in a beautiful crown shape around two eggs. This simple dish makes a satisfying breakfast, brunch, or light meal and can be served on its own or alongside a fresh salad.
To make the crown omelette, potato and carrot are cut into thin strips, salted to remove excess moisture, and combined with sliced sausage and cornstarch. The mixture is then arranged in a ring in a hot pan, leaving the center open for the eggs. As it cooks, the vegetables become golden and crispy while the eggs cook in the middle. Finished with fresh coriander, this recipe is both simple and impressive.
What is a Crown Omelette?
Crown omelette is a creative egg dish that gets its name from the way the potato, carrot, and sausage mixture is arranged around the eggs. Instead of mixing the eggs throughout the vegetables, they are cracked into the center of the pan, creating a striking crown-like presentation.
The thinly sliced potato gives the dish a crispy texture, while carrot adds color and a touch of sweetness. Meanwhile, sausage provides a savory and salty flavor.
Pro Tips
- Cut the potato and carrot into thin, even strips so they cook evenly.
- Let the vegetables sit with salt for 10 minutes, then remove as much excess liquid as possible, which will ensure that the crown becomes crispy rather than soggy.
- Coat the vegetables and sausage well with cornstarch which will help them become golden and crispy.
- For softer egg yolks, keep an eye on the eggs and remove the omelette from the heat as soon as they reach your preferred doneness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Other Vegetables in Crown Omelette?
Absolutely! You can add thinly sliced onion, bell pepper, or other vegetables you have on hand. Just make sure they are cut thinly enough to cook in the same amount of time as the potato and carrot.
Can I Use a Different Type of Sausage?
Yes, you can substitute the hot dog with another type of cooked sausage, such as chicken, turkey, or smoked sausage.
Can I Add Cheese to the Crown Omelette?
Yes, a little grated mozzarella, cheddar, or another melting cheese can be added toward the end of cooking for an extra-rich omelette.
How to Store the Crown Omelette
Leftover crown omelette can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Then, you can reheat it in a skillet or oven to re-crisp it before serving.
Ingredients
How to Make the Crown Omelette
Peel the carrot and potato and cut them into thin, long strips. Place them in a bowl, add salt, and let them stand for 10 minutes. Remove the excess liquid.
Peel the carrot and potato and cut them into thin, long strips. Place them in a bowl, add salt, and let them stand for 10 minutes. Remove the excess liquid.
Cut the sausage into thin strips and add it to the bowl with the potato and carrot. Add the salt, pepper to taste, and cornstarch, and mix everything well.
Cut the sausage into thin strips and add it to the bowl with the potato and carrot. Add the salt, pepper to taste, and cornstarch, and mix everything well.
Heat oil in a pan. Add the vegetable and sausage mixture and arrange it into a crown shape, leaving the center of the pan empty. Allow it to cook until golden on the bottom.
Heat oil in a pan. Add the vegetable and sausage mixture and arrange it into a crown shape, leaving the center of the pan empty. Allow it to cook until golden on the bottom.
Place a plate on top of the pan and turn the pan over so the crown lands on the plate. Slide the crown back into the pan to cook on the other side until golden.
Place a plate on top of the pan and turn the pan over so the crown lands on the plate. Slide the crown back into the pan to cook on the other side until golden.
Serve and enjoy!
Crack the two eggs into the center of the crown. Let everything cook until the vegetables are golden and the eggs are cooked to your liking.
Serve and enjoy!
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