Korslose quiche / Crustless quiche
Resepte (Afrikaans)
Korslose quiche
Wees kreatief met iets so basies soos eiers om ’n heerlike, vullende maaltyd mee te maak. In die resep word tamaties, kaas en pesto gekombineer, maar ander groente soos spinasieblare of broccoli is ook heerlik met eier. Of gebruik geroosterde groente vir ’n ete wat self snog meer vullend is. Gesoteerde sampioene is baie lekker met eier en jy kan selfs uie daarmee saam soteer. Verskillende kase soos cheddar, parmesan of feta is lekker alternatiewe om te gebruik. Die vermoë van die eiers om te stol en die bestanddele saam te bind, beteken dat jy nie ‘n kors of ander basis nodig het nie. Hou net die verhouding eiers tot ander bestanddele min of meer soos in die resep, om seker te maak daar is genoeg eiers om alles bymekaar te hou. Daar word ook nie water by die eiers geklits nie, maar die suurroom of melk gee dit ‘n heerlike sagte tekstuur. Dit is selfs stewig genoeg om dit in blokkies te sny en in ’n kosblik te pak. Of verdubbel die mengsel en maak dit vir aandete.
Lewer 6 – 8 porsies
Bestanddele
6 ekstra-groot eiers
125 ml (½ k) suuroom, melk of gladde maaskaas
sout en peper na smaak
150 g kersietamaties, gehalveer
70-100 g mozzarella-of fetakaas, in blokkies gesny
45 ml (3 e) basiliekruidpesto
handvol vars basiliekruidblare
- Voorverhit die oond tot 180 °C. Voer ’n klein oondpan met bakpapier uit of gebruik ’n oondbak.
- Klits eiers met die suiwel tot ‘n gladde mengsel en geur na smaak met sout en peper.
- Plaas tamaties en kaas in die oondbak. Giet die eiermengsel oor en skep lepelsvol pesto bo-op. Bak vir 20-25 minute of tot net gestol en goudbruin. Moenie dit t ever bak nie, dan word die eiers oorgaar en stoot dit enige ekstra vog uit wat onaptytlik is.
- Sit dadelik voor met vars basiliekruidblare en nog pesto of laat afkoel en sny in blokkies vir ‘n kosblik.
Wenk
- Vervang die tamaties met geroosterde groente – dis ’n ideale manier om oorskiet-groente te gebruik. As dit vir ’n hoofmaaltyd is, kan die eiers en suiwel net verdubbel word. Selfs 10 eiers genoeg wees om alles te laat stol.
Recipe (English)
Crustless quiche
Prepare a delicious and easy crustless quiche – perfect for a supper, brunch, light lunch or even as part of an al fresco platter, or simply add it to a lunchbox. In this version baby tomatoes, cheese and pesto are used, but you can be creative with the ingredients you add to the egg mixture, to make it less or more filling. Other vegetables like spinach leaves or broccoli will be delicious with the eggs. Sautéed mushrooms and onion are another great filling. Different cheeses like cheddar, parmesan or even feta will be ideal to use as well. The eggs will set the ingredients and the dairy lends a beautiful soft texture – note that no water is added to the egg mixture. This quiche can be enjoyed warm or cold. Double-up on the egg and sour cream mixture and make a bigger quiche to enjoy as a family supper – see the tip below.
Serves 6 – 8
Ingredients
6 extra-large eggs
125 ml (½ cup) sour cream, milk or smooth cottage cheese
salt and pepper to taste
150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
70-100 g mozzarella or feta cheese, cubed
45 ml (3 tbsp) basil pesto
handful fresh basil leaves
Method
- Preheat oven to 180 °C. Line and lightly grease a small baking tin with baking paper or use a small oven dish.
- Whisk eggs with the dairy and season to taste.
- Place tomatoes and cheese in the tin or dish. Pour the egg mixture over and top with dollops of basil pesto. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until just set and golden brown. Take care not to overcook it, as the eggs may curdle and push out any excess moisture, which is unappetising.
- Enjoy with fresh basil leaves and more pesto, or allow to cool and cut in cubes for a lunchbox.
Tip
- Replace the tomatoes in this recipe for oven roasted vegetables of your choice – a great way to make the most of leftover roasted veggies. Use double the amount of eggs and dairy, but even 10 eggs should be enough to set everything.
Image: Adel Ferreira Photography for Nulaid.