The dish is a lofty, golden omelette with a slight wobble, with glossy caramelized carrot slices peeping through. A sprinkling of scallions and sesame seeds add color and depth, while the side of miso-glazed carrots and a small mound of steamed rice complete the appetizing scene.

Carrot-Miso Soufflé Omelette

Name: Carrot-Miso Soufflé Omelette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 carrots thinly sliced and glazed with a mix of 1 tablespoon miso and 1 tablespoon honey; 8 eggs separated; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 4 scallions finely chopped; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish; to serve steamed rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt

Fluffy Japanese omelette with miso glazed carrots

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · January 04, 2025

A little about this dish

This unique brunch dish is a perfect blend of the Japanese flavour palette with the seasonal vegetable, carrots. The sweetness of the carrots beautifully balances with the umami richness of miso, all encased in a fluffy Soufflé omelette.

Ingredients (for 4)

Carrots — 2 — thinly sliced and glazed with a mix of 1 tablespoon miso and 1 tablespoon honey
Eggs — 8 — separated
Heavy cream — 2 tablespoons
Scallions — 4 — finely chopped
Sesame seeds — 1 tablespoon — for garnish
Steamed rice — to serve
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥕🍯🍳

Glaze the carrot slices with the miso-honey mix and sauté them in a pan until caramelised. Set aside a few for garnish.
Step 2 — 🥚🥛🧅

Beat the egg yolks with the cream, salt, and half the chopped scallions.
Step 3 — 🥚🥣🌬️

In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites into stiff peaks.
Step 4 — 🔄🥚☁️

Gently fold the yolk mixture into the egg whites, keeping the mixture fluffy.
Step 5 — 🍳🔥🥕

Heat olive oil in a pan, add the omelette mixture and arrange the leftover caramelised carrots on top. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes.
Step 6 — 🌰🥬🍚

Once the omelette is set but still slightly jiggly, garnish with sesame seeds and remaining scallions. Serve with miso-glazed carrots and steamed rice on the side.

A final fox tip

This dish brings out the Japanese tradition of using seasonal ingredients and gives it a brunch twist. The sweetness of carrots is beautifully accentuated by the umami-rich miso, making it a delightful start to your day. Kids can assist by whisking the eggs or arranging the carrots for an interactive cooking experience. If you'd like to add a protein, feel free to garnish with some sliced smoked salmon.