Ready to enjoy that gooey sensation of the yolk possibly making for a chin run as you crunch into that creamy quark, crispy rice cracker texture combo? Light, fresh, satisfying and reminiscent of European brunchy goodness. Quark is a wonder food. It achieves it’s gut boosting qualities through a traditional fermentation process and is high in protein, calcium, b12 and other essential nutrients. It can be drizzled with honey and cinnamon and dolloped on granola or used in savoury dishes as I have here. I was lucky enough to discover it as a back packer in Slovenia, treated to an authentic breakfast of pickled veg, quark and egg on sourdough. The perfect pick me up after an overnight bus and fuel for a days exploring.
Time in Slovenia is absolutely conducive to health and longevity. The people are amazing, the outdoors inspire activity and the food is whole and fresh. Think looming mountains, deep lakes and vegetables that travel around 15kms from farm to market to fork. Tomatoes ripened on the vine and dairy crafted by generational masters. I can’t help but share some pictures. If you hear siren calls as you scroll below, know that you are not the only one. If you are looking for the type of active escape that has you feeling restored and recharged on your return, look to the East of that European map.
And now! Back to this brunchy recipe:
Ingredients:
- 100g Quark
- 1 egg
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1/2 small cucumber
- bunch of parsley (shout out to Phil and Lyn’s garden for sponsoring this herb, so grateful for your vege spoils)
- 2 Rice crackers
- 1 tsp grass-fed butter
- squeeze of juice from one lemon
- 1 tsp dil
- salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Quark, dill, salt, pepper and lemon juice get whipped by fork in a bowl and the vegetables get chopped into the thinnish slices that are ideal for topping rice crackers.
- Heat butter in a pan and crack in your egg to fry to your liking. I like a running yolk but crispy bottom so four minutes on medium-high works for me.
- Slather your rice crackers with the quark, lay on the egg and arrange your pepper cracked vegetables in and around. Pinch of salt to finish off your plate.
- If you can enjoy near some plants, do so.
Macros: The following are per serve. The egg, quark and veg do lend themselves to sourdough or rye but these are not factored in the below. This portion and calories represent a good snack, light breakfast or would suit someone needing to loose weight. know yourself and eat for your goals, no more, no less. Xx
Per serve: 271kcal 22gP 11gF 21gC
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