Coronation quiche

Coronation Quiche is a variant of the traditional quiche, a savory open-faced pastry dish with a filling of eggs, milk or cream, and cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables. The Coronation quiche is inspired by the Coronation chicken, a dish created for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

History

The Coronation quiche, like its inspiration, the Coronation chicken, has its roots in British culinary tradition. The Coronation chicken was created by Constance Spry and Rosemary Hume for the coronation banquet of Queen Elizabeth II. The Coronation quiche takes the key elements of the Coronation chicken - chicken, curry powder, and mayonnaise - and incorporates them into a quiche.

Preparation

The preparation of a Coronation quiche involves making a pastry crust, typically from shortcrust pastry, and a filling that includes chicken, curry powder, mayonnaise, eggs, and cream. The chicken is often poached and then shredded or chopped. The curry powder and mayonnaise are mixed with the eggs and cream to create a custard, which is then combined with the chicken and poured into the pastry crust. The quiche is then baked until the filling is set and the crust is golden.

Variations

While the traditional Coronation quiche includes chicken, curry powder, and mayonnaise, there are many variations on this theme. Some recipes may include additional ingredients such as raisins, almonds, or mango chutney, reflecting the ingredients often found in Coronation chicken. Vegetarian versions may substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.

See also

• Quiche
• Coronation chicken
• British cuisine