Phantom Thread: Wild Mushroom Omelet Recipe
Phantom Thread Oscar Nominations
The movie, Phantom Thread, is a food lover’s dream. The film is nominated for a total of six Academy Awards and while it was a great movie, there were two fantastic food scenes in the movie that I can’t get out of my mind. This wild mushroom omelet comes from the movie’s most shocking scene. I won’t spoil anything but if you’ve seen the movie, you will know exactly what I mean.
In the scene, Alma slices up mushrooms she has foraged in the forest earlier in the day. She slices up the mushrooms and sautés it in a generous amount of butter until lightly golden brown. She seasons it with salt and add another pad of butter before pouring in the whisked egg. The omelet is finally garnished with a sprinkling of minced chives. Please enjoy.
Phantom Thread: Wild Mushroom Omelet
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4-5 medium wild mushrooms, like chanterelles cleaned and dry
- 1 large whole egg whisked
- minced fresh chives 1/2 tsp
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter and when it melts, add your mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Season lightly with salt.
- Turn the heat down to medium heat. Add the rest of the butter and pour in the whisked egg. Move the eggs around to incorporate it with the mushrooms and then leave it alone to set on the bottom. Season with salt and pepper. Flip one side over to fold it in half.
- Transfer the omelet to a plate and garnish with chopped chives.
