Vietnamese omelette (Trứng Chiên) is a quick, healthy, and flavour-packed egg recipe, comes together in just 10 minutes.
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Lightly crisp on the outside and soft, fluffy inside, this Vietnamese omelette is infused with buttery garlic and umami-rich fish sauce, making every bite incredibly satisfying!
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Why you'll love this omelette
- Perfect for any time of the day.
- High-protein, low-calorie, and filling.
- Uses simple pantry ingredients.
- Great way to use up leftover veggies.
- Ideal for busy weekdays and lazy weekends.
Vietnamese omelette, known locally as Trứng Chiên, is a popular everyday dish in Vietnamese homes. Loved for its simplicity and bold flavours, this dish uses basic pantry ingredients while delivering restaurant-style taste.
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Ingredients
To make a Vietnamese omelette recipe, you need the following items:
I use brown eggs to make this delicious omelette. Use any.
White Onion and Spring onions for flavor and depth to the omelette.
What makes this Vietnamese-style omelette truly special is the addition of fish sauce, which adds a deep, savoury umami flavour, and garlic cooked in butter, giving the omelette its signature aroma and richness.
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How to make Vietnamese omelette?
Combine eggs, onion, spring onion, fish sauce, and salt in a bowl. Whisk well until light and frothy.
Heat the butter in a non-stick frying pan over low heat until the butter has melted. Fry garlic until slightly golden.
Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Cook for a minute on low heat. Add cilantro on top. Once the bottom side of the omelette is cooked, flip it gently. Cook for a minute or less.
Drizzle a spoon of 2-ingredient chilli oil if you prefer a slightly spicy omelette.
Transfer the omelette to the plate lifting it gently with a rubber spatula. Serve this delicious Vietnamese omelette with fish sauce immediately!!
Variations
- Add milk for a softer, creamier omelette.
- Use shrimp, minced chicken, or ham for a protein boost.
- Add green chillies, szechuan sauce, or sriracha for heat.
- Top with cheese or leafy greens and fold into a taco-style omelette.
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh and hot. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 24 hours.
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FAQs
Yes, Vietnamese omelette is a healthy, protein-rich dish made mainly with eggs. It's low in carbs, keeps you full for longer, and can be made lighter by cooking with less butter or oil.
This omelette provides about 12-14 grams of protein when made with two eggs and 18-21 grams with three eggs, making it a great high-protein breakfast or light meal.
Yes. If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute it with soy sauce or soy sauce mixed with a little lemon juice. The flavour will be slightly different but still delicious.
Serving Ideas
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice for a comforting and filling meal.
- Pair it with stir-fried vegetables for a balanced, wholesome plate.
- Add it to a rice bowl with fresh salad, cucumber, and pickled veggies for extra freshness.
- Serve alongside avocado cottage cheese toast for a satisfying high-protein breakfast combo.
- Roll it into a wrap or mayo veggie sandwich for an easy lunchbox idea.
Tips
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking.
- Whisk eggs well for light and fluffy texture.
- Cook on low heat to avoid dryness.
- Add salt carefully since fish sauce is salty.
- Flip gently using a rubber spatula for neat shape.
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Vietnamese Omelette Recipe (Trứng Chiên)
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Equipment
- pan
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Onion
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 Spring onion
- Cilantro (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Butter (optional)
Instructions
- Chop onion and spring onions, and garlic.
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl (except garlic and butter).
- Wisk the egg mixture well.
- Heat the butter in a non-stick pan.
- Fry garlic until slightly golden.
- Stir in the egg mixture and cook for a minute on low heat.
- Add fresh cilantro leaves and flip the omelette.
- Turn off the heat and cook for a minute
- Transfer to a plate, garnish and serve Vietnamese Omelette!
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Notes
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking.
- Whisk eggs well for light and fluffy texture.
- Cook on low heat to avoid dryness.
- Add salt carefully since fish sauce is salty.
- Flip gently using a rubber spatula for neat shape.
- No fish sauce? Use soy sauce or a mix of soy sauce + lemon juice.
- No cilantro? Replace with parsley, basil, or dill.
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Anny says
Vietnamese omelete came out so good! It is our favourite recipe for a quick snack whenevr I don't want to spend hours for cooking!
Katie says
What a perfect omelette recipe! Full of flavor and the directions were super helpful!
Radha says
This is a great and nutritious meal to start the day!
Judith says
This is a great omelette idea and a change from my usual ingredients. Definitely worth trying!
Jazzmin says
This Vietnamese omelette looks so good. That blend of buttery garlic with fish sauce sounds so flavourful! I can't wait to try this recipe!
Anna says
I often cool omelette for breakfast. This recipe really good 👍🏼
April says
While I was hesitant to try this due to the fish sauce, it was absolutely delicious! The fish sauce adds just a perfect flavor that you don't know you're missing in an omelette! I'll be making this again....and again!