Jersey Royal and Double Gloucester Tortilla

A stunning spring tortilla made with duck eggs, Jersey Royal potatoes, and Double Gloucester cheese, topped with chive flowers.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 922.6 kcals 1845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.3 grams 48.6 grams
Fat 76.1 grams 152.1 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 72.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
100
g
Crème Fraîche
plus extra to serve
4
piece
Duck Eggs
free-range, whisked
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
2
tbsp
Chives
chopped
1
handful
Chive Flowers
for decoration
OilsFats
1
dash
Oil
for cooking
30
ml
Rapeseed Oil
first press
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
sliced
200
g
Jersey Royal Potatoes
washed, scrubbed, pre-cooked and halved
1
bunch

Steps

  • Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the sliced onion until softened.
  • Whisk the crème fraîche and chopped chives in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine whisked duck eggs, halved potatoes, spring onions, fried onions, and cheese in a mixing bowl.
  • Heat 30ml of rapeseed oil in a non-stick frying pan and pour in the egg mixture.
  • Stir the mixture with a spatula until the egg starts to set, then let it brown slightly.
  • Place a cake stand over the pan, flip to invert the tortilla, and slide it back to finish cooking.
  • Cut into portions and serve topped with a spoonful of crème fraîche and chive flowers.