The episode where their at the coffee shop, George was thinking about going out with a waitress, and Jerry says "damn, I should have ordered the egg white omelet." The line is not really that funny, but lines like that are what make this show different and it's what draw me to it. Where can I get an egg white omelet anyway? House of pancake?
Alan
The episode where their at the coffee shop, George was thinking about going out with a waitress, and Jerry says "damn, I should have ordered the egg white omelet." The line is not really that funny, but lines like that are what make this show different and it's what draw me to it. Where can I get an egg white omelet anyway? House of pancake?
Alan
Ask for an egg whites only omelette when you order your meal. Usually the waitress will tell you if they will do that or not. The other diner that they sometimes eat at in the Seinfeld show would not do it - even to the point of stating it on the menu!.
In article , [email] says...
I bet if you ask for one, they'll think you're thin, neat, and single too.
-Gary K.
The trouble is, folks want an egg white omelet for cholesterol and/or fat reasons, right? But the next slob who doesn't specify egg whites only is gonna get an all-yolk omelet and go into coronary arrest on the street. The only sure way to prevent this kind of carnage is to genetically engineer chickens to lay all-white eggs, and I suspect that ain't gonna happen.
In article , [email] says...
You can probably request it at any restaurant that serves breakfast. But be warned, they won't discount the price of the omelet.
Note that most of the nutrition and flavor of an egg is in the yolk. Just because you saw an egg white omelet on Seinfeld won't make it any more delicious. I'd stay away from it.
If the town you live in thinks you're weird for requesting such an omelet, exercising their right to "refuse service to anyone", leaving you hungry for this bland specialty, you can try making it at home:
When you crack open the egg, pour out the egg white from the shell without the yolk, drain a little from the other, transfer the yolk to the other shell, and dump out the remaining white. Collect the egg white in a bowl (I'd say three eggs would give you enough for a modest sized omelet). Pour the egg white into a hot skillet at a medium temperature. After the egg has turned opaque just enough where you can't see through to the bottom of the pan, add in your 'extra' ingredients (cheese, mushrooms, green peppers, etc.). A few dashes of salt and pepper accent nicely. Once the omelet has cooked enough where a thin layer of uncooked white is still on the surface, carefully flip the omelet to cook on the other side. Add a few dashes of salt and pepper once again, to suit taste. A little grated cheddar on top is also nice. After a few minutes, your omelet should be done. Serve with toast and a glass of orange juice. You're now all set for a fine day.
Note: for lovers of "normal" omelets, do the same as above, except leave the yolk in, and before flipping, puncture the yolk for uniformity.
"The incredible, edible egg."
-Gary K.
[email] (Gary Kline) wrote:
Most of the cholesterol, too.
You forgot to mention that this is how Jerry Seinfeld makes his omelets.
The George Costanza Variation:
Heat up a small amount of butter but be careful not to burn it. If you are putting in onion, ham, peppers, and/or mushrooms, you may wish to saute them first. I would....I mean, George would put his onions and diced ham first, saute them for about 30 seconds, then add the peppers and finally the mushrooms. Saute all the ingredients for about a minute then add the beaten egg or egg white. For fluffier omelets, add a couple of teaspoons of water to the eggs and beat with a wire whip (before pouring them in the pan). Then cook as above.
That concludes this episode of 'Cooking with Gary'. Tune in tomorrow when Gary will be cooking Plantains ala Kramer.
This post was sponsered by The United Dairyman's Association and the T-Fal Cookware Corporation.
This post was funded in part by a grant from the Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day Foundation.
DISCLAIMER: No arteries were clogged during the production of this post.
Monty
In article , [email] says...
True, though in moderation it won't hurt you. The egg scare is over, I think.
But... but, George doesn't cook! Either his Mom cooks for him or he eats out at various places, such as Monk's. But I like your recipe just the same. I'd use milk instead of water to make them fluffier, though.
Are you sure you want me to do that? I mean, Kramer does some rather unorthodox things to food, you know... <g>
Don't forget the American Dairy Association, and of course Kramer Enterprises.
Mobil Corporation just contributed as well. There's a new fuel that looks like a dairy product, and they're planning on buying up the rights on eggs and milk.
But George went overboard, and now he's getting his cholesterol checked at the hospital... next to the "sponge bath" curtain. <G>
-Gary K.
In , [email] (Gary
As in...later that episode, after George "dated" the waitress, then was too embarrassed to go back into the restaurant, so they had to go to another cafe, where the menu specified "No Egg White Omelettes."
Plus, they refused to make a "big salad."