Quiche

A quiche [ ki: ʃ ] is a specialty of French cuisine, which originates from the space Lorraine and corresponds in the preparation of a tart. It is a baked in a round, flat shape savory pie dough with a spicy filling or edition, which contains a mixture of eggs and milk. When the dough is like the tart is a shortcrust pastry.

The French term " quiche " was derived around 1845 by the Alsatian word Kichel or Küchel that corresponds to the German word " cake". Quiches are baked in round tart molds.

Today, similar dishes are often under the name ' quiche ' offered, the characteristics of which are also of short-dough and the eggs milk, but for example spinach, leeks and other ingredients are used for their covering. Although they are called in France in the strict sense no longer quiche, but tart, this designation is a naturalized on both sides of the Rhine.

Variants

The classic tarte à la crème or quiche à la lorraine quiche lorraine or short ( Lorraine bacon pie ) comes from Alsace or Lorraine, and is now internationally popular. Will keep you warm eaten as an appetizer or main course. It was originally made ​​from bread dough, in modern kitchen by replacement with short pastry. The lining is made of smoked bacon and a blend of grated cheese, onions, eggs and milk or a Royale with sour cream.

Regional variations include the quiche vosgienne alsacienne ( with spicy cheese) from the Vosges and the quiche ( with onions ) from Alsace.