Spanish omelette flipping lid in stainless steel by Ibili

The Ibili omelette-flipping lid is an 18/10 stainless steel lid with a central knob designed to turn your Spanish omelette without breaking it or letting it drip. It comes in two diameters, 26 and 30 cm, and beyond flipping omelettes it doubles as a multi-purpose lid for pots and pans. Made by the Spanish firm Ibili, it is a simple, durable and easy-to-clean tool that will last for years in your kitchen.

How to flip a Spanish omelette without breaking it

Flipping the omelette with a plate is the manoeuvre where most omelettes are lost: the plate wobbles, the egg slides over the edges and burns your fingers. This lid solves it comfortably and simply thanks to its central knob: holding it by the knob makes it very easy to centre the lid over the pan and keep it steady, so it does not shift as you turn the whole thing over.

The technique is simple: once the omelette has set on the first side, take the pan off the heat, place the lid on top and well centred, hold the knob with one hand and the pan handle with the other, and turn it over with a decisive motion. The omelette ends up on the lid and you just slide it back into the pan to set the other side. The rim of the lid holds in any runny egg, so it does not drip the way a flat plate does.

Which diameter to choose: 26 or 30 cm

Choose a lid with a diameter equal to or slightly larger than your pan, so that it covers it completely when you turn it. The 26 cm size is the usual one for domestic omelette pans, while the 30 cm is right for large pans and omelettes with many servings, such as those made in a Natura non-stick frying pan by Ibili of 28 or 30 cm.

Much more than an omelette flipper

Although it is meant for flipping omelettes, this multi-purpose lid makes many other kitchen tasks easier: use it to check how pizzas, pies or crêpes are cooking without taking them apart, and it works as a lid for any pot or pan in your kitchen while you cook or keep a dish warm.

Material and cleaning

It is made from 18/10 stainless steel, the same quality steel used in cookware sets: it does not rust, does not retain odours and withstands daily use without warping. Its smooth surface cleans in seconds with soap and water, and its excellent build ensures the knob stays firm over the years.

Frequently asked questions about the Ibili omelette-flipping lid

Which omelette-flipping lid diameter do I need?

One equal to or slightly larger than your pan: the 26 cm covers the usual omelette pans and the 30 cm is for large pans of 28-30 cm.

What is it made of?

From 18/10 stainless steel, a quality steel that does not rust, does not pick up odours and cleans easily.

Can it also be used as a normal lid?

Yes. You can use it as a lid for pots and pans, and also to check how pizzas, pies or crêpes are cooking.

Why is it better than using a plate to flip the omelette?

Because the central knob lets you centre it and hold it firmly over the pan, it does not shift as you turn it and its rim holds in uncooked egg, preventing drips and burns.

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