Trouchia a Zucchini Omelette
Chef François de Mélogue
Try this alternative to trouchia, a Niçois favourite, for the perfect lunch with a side salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 minutes mins
Total Time 13 minutes mins
Course Lunch Dish
Cuisine French
- 5 thin zucchini (courgette) ends trimmed off
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 tsp thyme chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or goat cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Preheat your broiler on high heat.
Shred zucchini on a box grater or using your food processor. Mix with salt and let sit for at least 5 minutes. The salt draws moisture from the zucchini. Grab a hand full of zucchini and squeeze all the water out of it. Discard the zucchini water.
Mix zucchini with eggs, herbs, and cheese.
Heat olive in a non-stick skillet until smoking hot and pour the eggs in. Cook over medium-high heat until one side is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Put under the broiler to cook the top side. If you are feeling adventurous, you can try to flip over with a flick of the wrist. I usually pour a pastis and do this when no one is looking. If I fail, I can simply say I made incredible scrambled eggs!
Serve with a small salad or au naturel.
Keyword Eggs, Omelette, Zucchini