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�Ingredients for Frittatas� The main ingredients for frittatas are eggs.� In general, allow 2 eggs per person,� however� you may wish to reduce this slightly, especially if you are adding lots of other ingredients or if you are using large eggs. � You will also need something to fry the frittata. Traditionally, olive oil is used and this is indeed a good choice. However, you could also use a mixture of olive oil and butter or other oils such as safflower, corn or vegetable oil,� although the flavour may not be as good. � It is not necessary (or traditional) to add milk or cream. � All manner of additional ingredients can be added to frittatas and there is a list of examples below. However, see the section below about the preparation of ingredients as it is very important. � Frittatas are also an excellent way or using up leftovers. �
�Making FrittatasStep by Step instructions on how to make Frittatas� Preparing ingredients for Frittatas�
The Eggs As the object of a frittata is to have the ingredients evenly distributed amidst the eggs, most vegetables should be cut into dice no larger than 12mm/�-inch. The smaller the dice, the quicker the vegetables will cook before adding to the eggs which cuts down the cooking time. � In general if using onions, these should be saut�ed gently in the frying pan until soft but not browned. � Aim to cook all vegetables until they are just tender before adding to the eggs: this is particularly important when it comes to potatoes. Depending on the vegetables being used, they can be partially boiled,� steamed or saut�ed then added to the onions in the frying pan to finish cooking. This little bit of saut�ing adds to the flavour. �
Meats � Once again, meats should be cut into quite small pieces to ensure they are evenly distributed through the frittata and heat through whilst cooking in the egg mixture. Most meats will benefit from a little saut�ing before being added to the frittata. � Herbs and Seasonings Roughly chop fresh herbs and finely chop chillies and garlic. � In most cases, herbs and seasonings such as cayenne pepper can just be stirred into the eggs in the mixing bowl or sprinkled evenly over the egg mixture as soon as it goes into the frying pan.� Chillies and garlic will have a better flavour if lightly saut�ed beforehand. � Cheese Cheese should be grated or crumbled. � Pasta, Rice, Noodles and Pulses These should all be pre-cooked and cooled. Pasta should be cut into short lengths no longer than 2.5cm/1-inch. A great way to use leftovers from a previous meal. � Cooking the FrittataHere's a short video showing the steps for making a Frittata which are:- �
If you happen to be cooking something else in the oven, you can also finish setting the frittata in the oven however it needs to be very hot and care should be taken with frying pans which must have metal handles. � Serve immediately or allow to cool at room temperature. � � Frittata RecipesMost frittatas can be served hot or cold making them great for� breakfasts, lunch or dinner plus picnics and packed lunches: they make an interesting and novel�addition to children's school lunch boxes, providing a good source of protein and vitamins, with the added benefit that they can be cooked the evening before and refrigerated.� Following the above basic tips, you can use a multitude of ingredients to make delicious and interesting Frittatas, but below are some full Frittata recipes to get you started. � Pepper Frittata�� HT� MC� Italian� 10mins Provolone Frittata�� Veg� HT� MC� 15mins Spinach Frittata��� HT� MC� Italian� 15mins Chilli Pasta Ham Frittata��� HT� CD� MC� PIC� Italian� 25mins Asparagus Frittata��� Veg� HT� MC� 30mins Chorizo and Potato Frittata��� HT� CD� MC�� Italian� 30mins Gorgonzola Frittata��� Veg� HT� CD� MC� 30mins Roquefort Onion and Basil Frittata�� Veg� HT� CD� MC� 30mins � |
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