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
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 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

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 04, 2025

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.

Additional

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.