Omelettes are the easiest
food to cook especially if you need to add more side dishes for unexpected
guests. This type of omelette is called an open faced omelette because the
topping is not covered by the eggs.
Prawns (虾) are crustaceans
of varying size with sweet, firm, meaty flesh and are delicious grilled,
deep-fried, stir-fried or barbecued. Their flesh is grey when raw and turns
pink and opaque once cooked. Prawns contain almost three times more Omega 3 Fatty Acid than they
do Omega 6 Fatty Acid and studies have shown that foods with high amounts of
Omega 3 are associated with reduced risk of heart attacks and lower blood
pressure. While prawns contain higher than average amounts of cholesterol, they
do not lead to higher cholesterol levels in the body due to their healthy fat
profile, in fact, the cholesterol contained in prawns is vital for a healthy
diet. Prawns contain all nine amino acids in the right proportion for
the body to function properly. They are also a great source of Vitamins B-6, B-12
and Niacin, which help the body produce energy, build muscle and replenish red
blood cells. According to TCM, women who
want to breast feed should drink more prawn broth to increase lactation and
milk let-down. Chinese medicine believes that prawns can help nourish the
kidneys and those with poor kidney function should frequently consume prawns to
delay onset of aging, dementia and prolong sexual libido. However, a
small percentage of people have a strong allergy to prawns, so if you find that
you react negatively you should immediately contact a doctor.
Ingredients
4 eggs
20 peeled medium sized
prawns
Season the prawns with
light soya sauce and pepper
Crack the eggs into a bowl
and season with salt and pepper
Beat up the eggs and set
aside
Heat up a little oil and
fry some chopped garlic
Add the prawns and mix
well
The colour of the prawns
will turn pink when it is cooked
Take care not
to overcook them or they'll become woolly and tough.
Remove
and set aside
Heat up a little oil in a
skillet
Pour in the egg mixture
and tip the skillet around so that the egg is spread out evenly
When the eggs are almost set turn down the fire
Place the prawns on the
omelette
Sprinkle some fried
shallots on it
Slide the omelette onto a
serving platter and serve
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