Challenge 20-20-20. Recipe Nº 17- La Quiche...(uncomplicated)

Popi
Apr 15, 2021
2 min read

Quiches are a recipe that I often come back to. At parties and family gatherings there was often the occasional quiche. Usually made by my sister, who makes a really nice quiche with leek and tuna - quiche became a main meal at our household during the times we lived in Paris. Yes, they are a frequent lunch for Parisians and often served with a side salad.

For me, the simpler the quiche, the more special it becomes, so today I bring you the most classic quiche in French cuisine: Quiche Lorraine.

It can be prepared in 10 minutes and then it is up to the oven to do its job. Here are the ingredients and preparation. OK Google Play B52`s:

Ingredients- 4-5 people

1 roll of shortcrust pastry (I usually make the base myself, but for the 20-minute challenge this pastry is perfect)

6 eggs

200 grs cream

150 grated cheese

2 packets of diced ham

1 leek

1 pepper

1 tablespoon of olive oil

salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste

Preparation

Add a tablespoon of olive oil into a frying pan
Add the pepper, cut into small cubes
Add the ham cubes
Add finely cut leek
Allow to fry for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently
Beat the eggs with the cream
Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg
Add the grated cheese
Meanwhile, remove the shortcrust pastry roll from the fridge
Unwrap it and without removing the paper, roll out the dough onto the baking tray of your choice
Place the cold ingredients on top of the dough and then
Carefully pour the egg and cream mixture over the dough
Stir, if necessary, to level the ingredients
Place in the oven, pre / heated to 180º until golden brown and firm like the one in the photo!
Let the quiche cool down before handling it