Breakfast was a delightful feast of fresh, tropical fruit, wicked pastries, hot fare or congee.
But it was the gorgeous "Egg Bar" where I inevitably strayed to on each sunny morning.
The warm and happy smiles of the Fijians were constant and a pleasure to see each day. Bula!
When we arrived home, refreshed and relaxed
I took up the tradition of frying these delightful omelettes each morning.
Naturally, we called them "Fijian omelettes"
Dice your ingredients firstly, then heat up 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small pan.
Fry the vegetables/bacon for about two minutes then sprinkle with salt.
Pour over 2 eggs beaten with 2 tablespoons milk.
When the egg is almost set, sprinkle cheese on one side.
Then fold over so the cheese
melts in the middle.
Fijian Omelette for One
2 eggs, preferably free range, beaten with 2 tablespoons milk
2 rashers bacon, diced
1/4 capsicum, diced
1/4 onion, diced
1 small red chilli (optional) finely chopped
1 tomato, diced
2 mushrooms, finely sliced
1/3 cup grated cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Add the olive oil, swirling to cover bottom of pan.
Add the bacon, capsicum, mushrooms, tomato and chilli if using. Cook for two minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with a little salt, then pour over the beaten egg.
Turn heat to low and cook for about 4 minutes.
Place grated cheese over one half, then fold the other half on top to form a semi circle.
Cook for a further minute, then slide onto plate to serve.
Bon appetito. Enjoy, Merryn.
I'm pretty sure this is Omelette Merryn a la Fiji :) I really like this recipe because I'm an omelette/frittata sort of person.
ReplyDeletei love your name calling Maureen this has really brightened my day:D
Deletei'm sorry i have not visited for a while, merryn! i've just caught up on the funny bill/ted story (men...) and those delicious looking lemon myrtle biscuits, and the bright delcious preserved lemons (must dig out the jar from mum).
ReplyDeletethese omelettes look massive - what a meal! they would certianlukeep you going til lunch time. yum.
Thanks for stopping by E, I appreciate you reading my blogs :D
DeleteThat is the kind of omlette I love, and although it takes an extra pan I like to cook the fillings separately and then add to the cooked egg. The best thing about travelling is re-creating foods that you have enjoyed on your travels, it seems to keep the holiday going a little longer doesnt it?
ReplyDeleteIt certainly does keep the holiday memories strong and with such warm reminders too. Though I love your perseverance in frying the filling separately.
DeleteWe had our honeymoon in Fiji and I still remember the greeting of Bula all throughout the day! :D What a delicious looking omelette!
ReplyDeleteBula Lorraine! Yes it is a universally known greeting. What a romantic place for your honeymoon :D
DeleteI don't like folding my omlettes I like to know all the egg is cooked. However this is something you would see on our table often for breaky. yum
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz, I am very fussy with egg cooking too :D
ReplyDeleteYum this sounds like a flavoursome breakfast and a great way to reminisce about your fiji holiday
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely a great reminder of a warm and lovely holiday, remembered long after that lovely shell you brought home has faded :D
ReplyDeleteLovely omelette! I love eggs. I love adding stuff to mine as well and this looks great. I have been known to choose hotels just for their egg breakfast.
ReplyDeleteThank you for confessing that as I too will choose a particular hotel for their breakfast spread :D
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