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RECIPES

Chinese Omelet

Metric Measurements
60g mushrooms
oil for frying
6 shallots, finely chopped
2 stick celery, finely chopped
125g shredded cooked chicken or peeled prawns
250ml bean sprouts
4 eggs
salt and pepper
GRAVY
1 tablespoon cornflour
312ml cold water
2 chicken stock cubes
35g sugar
110g soy sauce
Imperial Measurements
2oz mushrooms
oil for frying
6 shallots, finely chopped
2 stick celery, finely chopped
4ozg shredded cooked chicken or peeled prawns
1 cup bean sprouts
4 eggs
salt and pepper
GRAVY
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 1/4cups cold water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon sugar
3 teaspoons soy sauce
Method
Thinly slice mushrooms and fry in a little oil. Add shallots, celery, chicken, and bean sprouts (add more oil if necessary). Stir and fry for a few minutes. Add the beaten eggs which have been seasoned with salt and pepper, and cook until set.
Fold over, turn on to heated platter and pour gravy over omelet. Gravy
Combine cornflour with 1/4 cup (62ml) water. Put remaining ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to boil. Stir in blended cornflour, cook, stirring until thickened.
GOOD TO EAT AS A BREAKFAST, OR CAN BE SERVED HOT WITH SALAD FOR A LIGHT LUNCH.