A simple and delicious snack, it can also be served as an elegant appetizer.

　　

Ingredients

serves 2

　　1 large onion, coarsely chopped

　　3 tablespoons vegetable or extra-virgin olive oil

　　4 eggs, lightly beaten

　　2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

　　2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

　　1 tablespoon chopped mint

　　Salt and pepper

　　

Step 1

Fry the onion in 2 tablespoons of the oil until soft and golden. Mix with the eggs and the other ingredients.

　　

Step 2

Heat the remaining oil in a preferably nonstick frying pan. Pour in the egg mixture and cook over medium heat. As soon as the bottom sets, put under the broiler and cook the other side until the top is firm and lightly browned.

　　

Step 3

Serve hot or cold.

　　

Variation

Step 4

You can do tiny omelets like little pancakes to serve as finger food. Make a larger quantity and pour by the tablespoon, in batches, into the frying pan, turning over to brown the other side.

　　The New Book of Middle Eastern Food Copyright © 2000Knopf