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Give your morning omelet an eggsquisite upgrade with this twirling technique. As a popular street food in Korea, the tornado omelet is traditionally served draped over a mound of fried rice, which accentuates the spiral shape. Here we’re concentrating on the technique to help you achieve that perfect spiral. Serve your omelet over rice, on top of avocado toast, or even in place of a poached egg on your next eggs Benedict. While we’re focusing on technique, our omelet batter includes a special secret to silkiness and stability—a cornstarch slurry. This simple pantry staple yields a velvety-smooth omelet with a custard-like texture. It also helps the eggs to remain supple yet strong so they twirl without tearing. Get your pan, grab your chopsticks and let’s do the twist!