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Shiitake Frittata | Yogurt Culture

June 30, 2015 by Cathy Arkle 15 Comments

Shiitake Frittata | She Paused 4 Thought

Wake – Dip, Dress, Drizzle, Spread – Sip – Slurp – Chill… sounds like a perfectly planned day, but it is actually a few chapter titles to a fascinating book on yogurt.

“Yogurt Culture – A Global Look at How to Make, Bake, Sip & Chill the World’s Creamiest, Healthiest Food“ by Cheryl Sternman Rule, is an intriguing journey into the diversity of one of the most versatile ingredients used throughout the world.

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I was able to hear Cheryl speak at a private book event/luncheon provided by Melissa’s Produce. She told of her first experience of making yogurt coming from her time spent in Eritrea with the Peace Corps. Since then she has incorporated a global flair in her yogurt recipes.

Here are a few of her recipes that we tasted.

Yogurt Culture Event | She Paused 4 Thought
Greek Yogurt with Lemon Vinaigrette pg.111 – Pineapple Lassi pg.132 –  Labneh-Stuffed Peppers with Feta & Pistachios pg. 182 – Shiitake Frittata with Labneh, Kale & Shallots – Mixed Fruit & Yogurt Sheet Cake pg. 256

What I love about this cookbook:

  • Every angle of yogurt is covered. Whether you want to make it from scratch, cook it, drink it, or accessorize it, there is an easy-to-follow recipe.
  • The book is full of kitchen stories, and recipes from from the Middle East and the Mediterranean, to India and beyond, as well as the history and culture of yogurt.
  • The photographs are mouthwateringly beautiful and the book is graphically gorgeous. I’d say run out and get your copy, as soon as you can!

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Today’s Recipe:

The dollops of labneh on top of this frittata is what makes this recipe so special, those pools of creamy deliciousness turns an ordinary frittata into a special event.
Note: Labneh is a Middle Eastern soft cheese make from ultra-strained yogurt.
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You can buy it at Middle Eastern markets or make your own by straining Greek Yogurt. For a great tutorial click here. For today’s recipe I adapted the amounts of ingredients in the recipe – a little more kale here, a slightly smaller skillet there, and it worked just perfectly!
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Always use the freshest ingredients available for a successful dish.
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Shiitake Frittata with Labneh, Kale & Shallots

This vegetarian main will satisfy everyone- those who value good looks, those who appreciate umami, and those who know that kale in your frittata means you can nab a second scone. Creamy pools of labneh, softened shallots, and meaty shiitake mushrooms join the greens in this sophisticated main.
Servings 6
Author Cheryl Sterman Rule

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup plain whole-milk or low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus (optional) additional for drizzling
  • 4 large shallots sliced
  • 6 shiitake mushrooms stemmed and halved (or coarsely chopped if very large)
  • 6 kale leaves stems and central stalks removed, leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup labneh
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender or snipped fresh chives

Instructions

PREP THE OVEN.

  1. Preheat the broiler.

MAKE THE FRITTATA.

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and yogurt.
  2. Season generously with sa lt and pepper.
  3. Heat a 14-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the 1/4 cup oil and the shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the shiitakes cut side down and the kale. Cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour the egg mixture around the mushrooms and, using a small scoop or tablespoon, dollop the labneh on top in little mounds. Cook for 5 minutes longer, sliding a spatula under the frittata to let the liquideggs flow underneath as large swaths begin to set. (If using a 12 - inch skillet, cook for a minute or two longer.)

BROIL AND SERVE

  1. Slip the pan under the broiler and broil until the frittata is golden and set, 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully.
  2. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with the lavender or chives and drizzled sparingly with additional olive oil, if desired.

Yogurt Culture is available on Amazon. I highly recommend this book if you eat yogurt of any kind. It would also make a special hostess gift. Find out more about Cheryl at cherylsternmanrule.com and www.teamyogurt.com.

When I was growing up yogurt was sweet and served just for breakfast. It wasn’t until I started traveling the world did I notice yogurt appeared to be used more for savory than sweet applications. Thanks to Yogurt Culture I now can make some of those globally inspired recipes.
…and then, she paused for thought.

Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. I was given a copy of Yogurt Culture to test recipes and produce from Melissa’s Produce to cook with. All opinions are my own.
Yum

Filed Under: Appetizers, Breakfast / Brunch, Fruit & Veggies, Healthy, Main Dishes, Party Food, Product Review, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegetarian Tagged With: Cooking with yogurt, eggs, frittata, kale, labneh, Melissa's Produce, mushrooms, party food, summer entertaining, vegetarian, yogurt culture, yogurt recipes

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Comments

  1. sippitysup

    June 30, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    Fascinating. I’ve tried eggs baked in yogurt, but I must admit I’m fascinated by the frittata concept. GREG

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      July 5, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Greg, you won’t make a frittata without it once you try it.

      Reply
  2. Cheryl

    July 1, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Cathy: It was such a pleasure to have a bit of time with you at Melissa’s, and I’m so glad my book has inspired you. Your frittata turned out so beautifully!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      July 5, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks Cheryl! I really enjoyed listening to your stories and LOVING cooking out of your cookbook. Just made the yogurt topped salmon. Delish!

      Reply
  3. Leslie Macchiarella

    July 1, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    I am so going to make my very own dollops of labneh by straining Greek yogurt (though I know I’ll want to hang my straining bag from a tree for some reason). 🙂 It just looks heavenly and I swear I can smell the wafting aroma!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      July 5, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      I love the idea of the yogurt swinging from the tree. LOL. Labneh makes everything better in my book!

      Reply
  4. CC

    July 7, 2015 at 10:24 am

    I always have Greek yogurt and Labne in my fridge at all times. I love both and eat them as breakfast and often use them in baking. This dish looks lovely and I bet tastes even better. What a great book and I love the name! Will have to check it out…thanks, Cathy!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      July 11, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Christina I learned about Labne from you and have been grateful for it ever since. Please try it in a frittata, I think you will really like it.

      Reply
  5. theninjabaker

    July 7, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    Shiitake mushrooms + eggs = bliss! Thank you for sharing this fantabulous frittata recipe, Cathy. I’m keeping my eyes out for labneh!

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      July 11, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      Kim look for Labneh in Middle Eastern Markets, or make it yourself, so simple. You will impress yourself. 🙂

      Reply
  6. christymajors

    July 11, 2015 at 11:13 am

    So interesting. I’ve seen a few people talking about what a great book this and the recipes. You just convinced me to go ahead and order it.

    The frittata is very intriguing.

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      July 11, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      Christy I love this book and have made 5 recipes so far and I will make them all again.

      Reply
  7. Lynne @ CookandBeMerry

    July 14, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    I have always wanted to make cheese from yogurt, and now I have a great recipe to try. That fritatta looks so delicious with the kale and labneh. Yum.

    Reply
    • Cathy Arkle

      July 15, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks Lynne, you will love making labneh!

      Reply

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