Shiitake eggs


Shiitake eggs
By French standards, this hardly qualifies as an omelette: beaten eggs, simply slammed in the pan with sautéed shiitake mushrooms in soy sauce.
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Last modified on: March 7th 2021
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 10 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 3 min.
Shiitake eggs : Stage 1
Break 4 eggs into a bowl, salt, pepper and whisk until evenly mixed.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 15 min.
Shiitake eggs : Stage 2
Prepare 400 g mushrooms (preferably shiitake): trim off the stalks, peel or brush the caps under running water, then cut into small pieces.

Coarsely chop the parsley.

Prepare 1 shallot.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Shiitake eggs : Stage 3
Melt 30 g butter in a large non-stick frying pan on medium heat. When good and hot, add the shallot, salt and pepper.

Cook for 1 minute without colouring.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Shiitake eggs : Stage 4
Add the mushrooms...

Stage 5 - ⌛ 7 min.
Shiitake eggs : Stage 5
...and fry over high heat until nicely browned (but do not salt).

Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Shiitake eggs : Stage 6
Then add 4 tablespoons soy sauce and keep stirring until completely evaporated.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
Shiitake eggs : Stage 7
Turn down the heat and add the parsley.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 1 min.
Shiitake eggs : Stage 8
Pour in the beaten eggs...

Stage 9 - ⌛ 3 min.
Shiitake eggs : Stage 9
...and with a soft spatula draw the sides in towards the centre to help the eggs cook evenly.

Take off the heat as soon as the eggs begin to set into one mass but are still slightly runny. Do not overcook or the eggs will dry out and be past their best.

Stage 10
Shiitake eggs : Stage 10
Cut into portions and serve without delay.
Remarks
If liked, add a drizzle of vinegar just before serving.
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe40 RDI=20 %30 RDI=3 %50 RDI=7 %710 RDI=40 %2,990 RDI: 40 %
Per 100 g5 RDI=2 %4 RDI=0 %6 RDI=1 %100 RDI=5 %420 RDI: 5 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %8 RDI=1 %10 RDI=2 %180 RDI=9 %750 RDI: 9 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: egg, milk, Soybeans
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  • For 4 people : 3.75 €
  • Per person : 0.95 €

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