Tunterma (Tatar omelette)
2 servings
20 minutes
Tunturma is a traditional Tatar omelet known for its tenderness and fluffiness. This recipe combines simplicity with a rich flavor achieved through the use of milk and butter. Historically, tunturma was made for breakfast or served with tea, enjoyed for its soft texture and rich aroma. The omelet has a light creamy taste and pleasant fluffiness, with its subtle flavor pairing well with herbs or sour cream. Baking in the oven gives it a unique structure, making it slightly denser yet still airy. Tunturma is perfect as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to meat or vegetables, becoming part of a cozy family meal.
1
Break the eggs into a deep bowl and whisk until smooth. Add milk and melted butter. Add salt, flour, and whisk until the consistency of liquid sour cream.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Milk: 250 ml
- Butter: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Wheat flour: 100 g
2
Pour the mixture into a pan greased with any vegetable oil or fat and place it on the heat. Once the mixture thickens, put it in the oven for 5-10 minutes. It is important for the omelet to rise.
3
Take the finished tunterma out of the oven and serve it on the table.
