Japanese Quiche with Green Salad

Name: Japanese Quiche with Green Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (156 g); 1/2 tsp salt (3 g); 1/2 cup cold butter, diced (113 g); 3 tablespoons iced water (45ml); 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (85 g); 1 cup kani (238 g); 50 grams leeks; 1/2 bar crumbled cream cheese, (113 g); 6 pcs large eggs; 1/2 cup NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream (125 ml); 1/2 cup NESTLÉ® Fresh Milk (125 ml); 1/2 teaspoon MAGGI® Professional Chicken Powder (1.5 g); 1/2 tsp wasabi powder (2.5 g); 1000 grams lettuce mix; 150 grams cucumbers; 100 grams tomatoes or carrots; 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (27 g); 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise (45 ml); 3 tbsp corn oil (45 ml); 1 1/2 tbsp MAGGI® Professional Liquid Seasoning (22.5 ml); 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml); 2 tsp mirin (10 ml); 1 tbsp brown sugar (11 g); 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil (2.5 ml); 1 tsp MAGGI® Professional Magic Sarap (2.7 g)

Number of servings

12

Introduce a twist to your menu with our Japanese-inspired quiche—a fusion of classic French technique and the delicate, umami-rich flavors of Japanese cuisine. Paired with a crisp green salad, the quiche delivers a balanced and visually appealing plate that’s ideal for light lunch or as a starter. Its versatility makes it a valuable addition to any chef’s toolkit—easy to prep, adaptable to local ingredients, and consistently impressive in presentation. It’s perfect for establishments aiming to surprise and delight discerning diners, whether you’re refreshing your brunch lineup or seeking a standout vegetarian option.

Ingredients

Crust

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (156 g)
1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
1/2 cup cold butter, diced (113 g)
3 tablespoons iced water (45ml)

Filling

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (85 g)
1 cup kani (238 g)
50 grams leeks
1/2 bar crumbled cream cheese, (113 g)

Savory Custard

6 pcs large eggs
1/2 cup NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream (125 ml)
1/2 cup NESTLÉ® Fresh Milk (125 ml)
1/2 teaspoon MAGGI® Professional Chicken Powder (1.5 g)
1/2 tsp wasabi powder (2.5 g)

Salad

1000 grams lettuce mix
150 grams cucumbers
100 grams tomatoes or carrots

Dressing

3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (27 g)
3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise (45 ml)
3 tbsp corn oil (45 ml)
1 1/2 tbsp MAGGI® Professional Liquid Seasoning (22.5 ml)
1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
2 tsp mirin (10 ml)
1 tbsp brown sugar (11 g)
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil (2.5 ml)
1 tsp MAGGI® Professional Magic Sarap (2.7 g)

Preparation

1

Quiche. Prepare the crust. Mold into individual tart pans. Blind bake until light brown.
2

Prepare the Savory Custard. Combine the eggs, NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream, NESTLÉ® Fresh Milk, MAGGI® Professional Chicken Powder, and wasabi powder. Mix well and strain. Set aside.
3

Prepare the filling. Layer the cheddar, kani, crumbled cream cheese and leeks in the parbaked tarts. Pour the prepared savory custard to almost the brim of the tarts. Bake at 375°C for around 10 - 15 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly. Set aside to cool.
4

Salad. In a bowl, toss the salad greens, cucumber, and tomato / carrots.
5

Dressing. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
6

Assemble. Place the quiche on one side of a platter. Arrange salad on top or on the side of the quiche and drizzle with prepared dressing.

Products Used in the Recipe

MAGGI® Professional MAGIC SARAP® 800g

MAGGI® Professional Concentrated Liquid Seasoning 1.8L

MAGGI® Professional Chicken Stock 1kg: Elevate Your Culinary Creations

NESTLÉ® All-Purpose Cream 1L: Your Versatile Kitchen Companion