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Asian Fusion Omelette Frittata Recipe

December 6, 2011 by Jeanette 27 Comments

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Try this Asian Fusion Omelette Frittata for a change of pace.

Asian Fusion Omelette Frittata with Dashi Gravy

Asian Fusion Omelette/Frittata with Dashi Gravy

With the holiday season in full swing, and entertaining family and guests on the near horizon, there will be many meals to plan over the next few weeks. Everyone has their favorite holiday traditions, which is what makes celebrating this time of year so special.

Today, I am taking part in a Virtual Holiday Brunch Potluck with a group of blogging friends. I love potlucks and what better than a Holiday Brunch Potluck where everyone brings their favorite dish to share. I signed up to bring a main dish, and there’s nothing more brunch-like than something made with eggs. This isn’t your traditional egg brunch dish, however. I made a healthy Asian inspired Omelette/Frittata. I hope my friends like it.

In our house on Christmas day, the kids wake up in the wee hours of the night to check out the presents under the tree and sort them, then head back to sleep. In the morning, the adults drag their feet, take their time getting a cup of coffee, and slowly get ready (after all, they were up late doing some last minute wrapping). Of course, this drives the kids absolutely insane, but it also builds up the anticipation and excitement for the day.  We also have a family tradition of having each of the cousins choose a Bible verse to read and share before any presents are opened. We have done this for years because we believe it helps put Christmas in perspective – it’s not just about the presents, it’s about remembering the meaning of Christmas and a reminder of how blessed we all are.

Since it’s hard to say exactly when everyone will be ready for breakfast Christmas day, I usually serve brunch, followed by dinner later in the day. Making just two meals that day gives us all a break. After all, who wants to spend the whole day in the kitchen when every one else is relaxing.

To satisfy hungry bellies and keep hunger at bay until dinnertime, I try to make a hearty holiday brunch. Although breakfast casseroles seem to be especially popular this time of year, they are usually made with lots of cheese and sometimes cream. Since this is our first dairy-free holiday, and we are trying to eat healthy year-round, I came up with this Asian Fusion Omelette Frittata for today’s Virtual Holiday Brunch Potluck. What’s the difference between an omelette and a frittata? As far as I can tell, an omelette is folded in half when cooking, while a frittata is left flat, and sometimes finished in the oven so the top cooks.

So, what exactly is this Asian Fusion Omelette Frittata all about? As it turns out, Asians actually eat a lot of eggs, sometimes scrambled, steamed, boiled, and as an omelette or a frittata, except without any cheese or cream added, perfect for anyone on a dairy-free diet, or anyone just trying to eat healthier and lighter. There are Thai omelettes, Chinese Egg Foo Yung (although the authentic version is completely different from the Americanized one), Chinese oyster pancakes made with an egg/sweet potato flour batter, Japanese Okonomiyaki (sometimes called Japanese pizza), and Hawaiian Loco Moco (not healthy at all, but I borrowed the idea of the gravy on top). I’m calling this Omelette/Frittata an Asian Fusion dish because it’s a blend of the different components found in Chinese Egg Foo Yung, Japanese Okonomiyaki and Hawaiian Loco Moco.

Asian Fusion Omelette Frittata with Gochujang Sauce

Asian Fusion Omelette/Frittata with Gochujang Sauce

This omelette/frittata uses the toppings that are often found in Chinese Egg Foo Yung, a batter similar to one used for Chinese oyster pancakes, and a Dashi Gravy like the one served by Namu on their Loco Moco platter (although I’ve eaten at Namu, a food stand at the Ferry Building Farmer’s Market in San Francisco, I’ve never actually tasted their Dashi Gravy, so my recipe is a complete guess, but it’s good, so I’m going with it). Just for fun and because I was curious, I served one of these omelettes with Japanese Okonomiyaki toppings, which includes mayonnaise and tonkatsu sauce. I also tried a little Gochujang Sauce (note: this sauce is not gluten-free) on top as a spicy topping.

Asian Fusion Omelette Frittata Okonomiyaki Style

Asian Fusion Omelette/Frittata Okonomiyaki Style

I felt like a short order cook running an omelette station at at a brunch buffet in a hotel when I made these the other day. They were such a hit with my family, I couldn’t keep up. My boys actually liked the dashi gravy better than the Japanese Okonomiyaki toppings of mayonnaise and tonkatsu sauce, which I was pleasantly surprised by. I thought for sure they’d prefer the less healthy creamy mayonnaise and sweet tonkatsu sauce to the savory dashi gravy.

Please check out all the other goodies that everyone is bringing to this Virtual Holiday Brunch Potluck.

The Drink
Godiva Mudslide Minitini – Kristen from Dine & Dish

Main Dishes
Gingerbread French Toast – Diane from Created by Diane
Asian Fusion Omelette/Frittata – Jeanette from Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Macaroni and Cheese – Naomi from Bakers Royale

Side Dishes
Potato Casserole – Julie from The Little Kitchen
Hazelnut Roasted Brussel Sprouts – Carolyn from All Day I Dream About Food

Dessert
Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle with Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce – Sommer from A Spicy Perspective
Almond Brickle Coffee Cake – Kathy from Cooking On the Side
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream – Cheryl from TidyMom

Party Favor/Hostess Gift
Dark Chocolate Bark with Ginger, Pumpkin Seeds and Apricots – Sylvie from Gourmande in the Kitchen

Print

Asian Omelette or Frittata

Course Brunch
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients

Egg Omelette Batter

  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons sweet potato flour
  • 1/2 cup dashi or water
  • 1 scallion minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Chicken Topping (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/2 cup boneless chicken breast or ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon mirin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Vegetable Topping

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup bean sprouts or shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup red bell pepper julienned

Dashi Gravy

  • 1 cup dashi
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

To Serve

  • sriracha sauce
  • scallion chopped
  • red bell pepper finely chopped

Instructions

Egg Omelette Batter

  1. Mix together Egg Omelette Batter ingredients in a medium bowl.

Meat Topping

  1. Mix chicken with soy sauce, rice wine, mirin and cornstarch. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saute pan; then add marinated chicken and stir-fry until done.

To Make Omelette

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in an 8" omelette pan. Add 1 cup of mixed vegetables of your choice and 2 tablespoons of cooked chicken, if using. Saute 1-2 minutes. Pour 1 cup of Egg Omelette Batter on top and gently lift edges of omelette around the pan, so uncooked egg spills to the edges.

  2. Once the omelette is set and a little uncooked egg remains on top of the omelette, gently slide the omelette onto a plate.

  3. Invert the pan on top of the plate and flip the pan upright so the omelette lands in the pan with the uncooked side down.

  4. Continue cooking another minute or two until browned.

Dashi Gravy

  1. Combine Dashi Gravy ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened.

To Serve

  1. Top cooked omelette with Dashi Gravy and some srirachi sauce, if desired. Sprinkle chopped scallions and diced red bell pepper on top.

Recipe Notes

4 Freestyle points

Nutrition Facts
Asian Omelette or Frittata
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 198mg66%
Sodium 563mg24%
Potassium 334mg10%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 1465IU29%
Vitamin C 51.8mg63%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Filed Under: allergies, Asian, Breakfast, Christmas, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Holidays, lunch, main courses Tagged With: Asian fusion, brunch, buffet, christmas, frittata, holiday, omelette, potluck

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Comments

  1. JulieD says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Jeanette, so clever! I love this! Christmas morning brunch is such a great idea!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:28 am

      Thanks Julie – the idea for this brunch dish has been swirling around in my head for a couple of weeks, so I’m glad these omelettes/frittatas turned out well.

      Reply
  2. juniakk @ mis pensamientos says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:24 am

    i love the idea of reading a bible verse before each gift is opened. that is so true – helping the family keep things into perspective!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:24 pm

      I do love it when the kids go around and read their verses. Helps everyone take a moment to think about the past year before ripping into the presents.

      Reply
  3. TidyMom says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    This looks fantastic!! brunch is my favorite meal, a few years ago we started making Christmas brunch a bigger deal than Christmas dinner! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks Cheryl – brunch used to be my favorite meal way back before I had kids and had all morning to kill (where did the time go?!). So, now brunch is a real treat – it is a big meal in our house Christmas day.

      Reply
  4. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    I love the sound of this dashi gravy. I often do a big frittata for holiday brunch meals, as part of a buffet. It’s always a hit.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:26 pm

      I was pleasantly surprised by the dashi gravy – I think the umami dashi has accentuates this omelette/frittata. This one is filling, yet light.

      Reply
  5. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    I’ll be right over 🙂 they look great.I have no idea what dashi gravy is but it sure sounds good!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:23 pm

      Thanks Diane – dashi gravy has that kick of umami that makes this omelette/frittata special

      Reply
  6. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    I love frittatas, they are the perfect brunch food.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      I agree – frittatas are an easy way to make eggs for a crowd, simply by adjusting the size of the pan and the number of eggs.

      Reply
  7. Kalyn says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Very interesting recipe and it sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Kalyn, it is a different twist on frittata, but very light and delicious.

      Reply
  8. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    very creative. I love omelettes

    Reply
  9. Kathy - Panini Happy says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    Oh my goodness, that is a fritatta extraordinaire! Such fabulous flavors.

    Reply
  10. Kristen says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    This is such a creative idea – I never think to put an Asian flare on breakfast!

    Reply
  11. Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:38 am

    Love this recipe Jeanette!

    Reply
  12. Kathy says

    December 7, 2011 at 1:07 am

    That looks amazing! Definitely great for a weekend or Christmas breakfast!

    Reply
  13. Shirley @ gfe says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:11 am

    That sounds like a very lovely and meaningful Christmas morning, Jeanette. 🙂 Of course, on the recipe, you had me at Asian Fusion. As I’ve shared before, I’m weak for anything that sounds international and fun. 😉 That omelette looks divine, too! Will have to figure out a gluten-free sauce when I try this one.

    Thanks, dear!
    Shirley

    Reply
  14. Sharon | Chinese Soup Pot says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    Nice and easy recipe that is so colorful and festive looking! Nice Asian Fusion twist.

    Reply
  15. Angie@Angiesrecipes says

    December 8, 2011 at 4:44 am

    I love the one with seaweed! Looks so very tempting!

    Reply
  16. Joanne says

    December 8, 2011 at 6:52 am

    I wish we could all get together and really have brunch! I’m never going to have an omelet the boring American way again…this looks way too tasty!

    Reply
  17. Kim - Cook It Allergy Free says

    December 8, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Jeanette! This is an amazing recipe. I am so excited to make this now. We are all about Asian Fusion meals in our home and my kids would love love this one!

    And have a similar Christmas morning as you guys and the kids are usually dying in anticipation as the adults all get settled! But I love your idea of reading a Bible verse before each gift. Now that the kids and cousins are getting old enough to read I think we are going to start that tradition too! Thank you for the great idea! 😉

    Reply
  18. Divya @flavourfiesta says

    December 8, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Loving the fusion frittata idea – it’s so unique and creative. I love creating fusion food myself, but never thought about it when it came to frittatas!

    Reply
  19. sweetsugarbelle says

    January 9, 2012 at 2:44 am

    Love this recipe!

    Reply
  20. Julie Saldana says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:31 am

    Certainly, the omelet I use from now on will no longer be boring. This is a great recipe, they look very attractive. Thank you

    Reply

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