Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Total Time::15 mins
Servings::1
Ingredients
2 eggs
ΒΌ teaspoon water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 ounce freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or a little less
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
Crack eggs into a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon water. Whisk together until just beaten (do not overmix).
Drizzle olive oil into an 8-inch nonstick skillet. Brush evenly over the bottom of the pan. Evenly grate cheese into the skillet approximately 1/2-inch deep (or just shy of 1 ounce).
Place pan over medium-high heat. Cheese will slowly start to melt. When cheese starts to bubble and turn golden brown, about 4 minutes, pour eggs evenly over cheese. Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cover and let eggs cook on low until they are set, checking after the first 30 seconds. For 2 eggs, this should take about 1 minute, total cooking time.
Remove pan from heat. Carefully use a spatula to fold parmalet in half. Transfer to a serving plate.
Chef John Chef’s Note
I had the best luck with the cheese crust using 25 grams of finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or just shy of 1 ounce.