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.
55 K 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
4 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: March 7th 2021
4 
400 g 
1 
30 g 
4 tablespoons soy sauce
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Cooking: 10 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - 15 min.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
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.
Cook for 1 minute without colouring.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Add the mushrooms...
Stage 5 - 7 min.
...and fry over high heat until nicely browned (but do not salt).
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Then add 4 tablespoons soy sauce and keep stirring until completely evaporated.
Stage 7 - 1 min.
Turn down the heat and add the parsley.
Stage 8 - 1 min.
Pour in the beaten eggs...
Stage 9 - 3 min.
...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.
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
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 recipe | 40 RDI=20 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 710 RDI=40 % | 2,990 RDI: 40 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 4 RDI=0 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 100 RDI=5 % | 420 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 8 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 180 RDI=9 % | 750 RDI: 9 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 3.75 €
- Per person : 0.95 €
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