Omelette Regina

The Queen’s Omelette is a refined and flavorful preparation, and is a variant of the classic omelette, typically enriched with béchamel, mushrooms, and diced chicken or cooked ham. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 200 g button mushrooms
• 100 g cooked chicken diced or cooked ham
• 50 g butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 200 ml milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Nutmeg to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil or butter for cooking
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by preparing the béchamel: melt 30 g of butter in a saucepan, add the two tablespoons of flour and stir well. Cook for a couple of minutes, then gradually add the milk to avoid lumps. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

2. Clean the button mushrooms and slice them. In a skillet, melt a little butter or oil and add the mushrooms. Sauté over high heat until golden, then add the diced chicken or cooked ham and cook together for a few minutes. Check the salt and pepper.

3. In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.

4. In a nonstick skillet, melt a little butter or add a drizzle of oil and, once hot, pour in the beaten eggs, moving the pan to distribute evenly. Cook over medium-low heat for a few minutes until the omelette is almost cooked but still slightly moist on top.

5. Spread half of the mushrooms and chicken over half of the omelette, then pour over some béchamel. Using a spatula, fold the omelette over itself and let it brown for a few minutes.

6. Serve the Queen’s Omelette hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Trivia

The Queen’s Omelette is probably named for being a dish “fit for a queen,” given its rich ingredients and refined flavor. In addition, the béchamel adds a French touch to this dish, evoking court cuisine.