Chapter XII · Eggs · No. 510
510—Omelet Mousseline
Beat the yolks of three eggs in a bowl with a small pinch of salt and a tablespoonful of very thick cream. Add thereto the three whites, whisked to a stiff froth, and pour this preparation into a wide omelet-pan containing one oz. of very hot butter. Sauté the omelet, tossing it very quickly, and taking care to turn the outside edges of the preparation constantly towards the centre; when the whole mass seems uniformly set, roll the omelet up quickly, and dish it. This omelet should be sent to the table immediately.
Escoffier, A. (1907). A Guide to Modern Cookery, No. 510, p. 189. London: William Heinemann. Translation of Le Guide Culinaire (1903).
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