Russian Omelet

Name: Russian Omelet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, whisked; 2 tbsp sour cream; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

A soft, fluffy egg dish cooked gently under a covered skillet with sour cream and milk, finished with fresh dill.

13 minEasyServes 2240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large eggs, whisked
2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp fine salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

In a mixing bowl, combine 4 whisked large eggs, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp fine salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper until uniform and frothy.
2

Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over low heat.
3

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, cover tightly with a lid, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until set and puffed.
4

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Russian Omelet dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp sour cream, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Russian Omelet keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Russian Omelet?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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