Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 4
A unique blend of history and foraged flavors, Tansy Cake was a popular dish in medieval England, often enjoyed during springtime feasts. 🏰✨ Made with eggs, breadcrumbs, and fresh tansy leaves, this herbal, slightly bitter omelet was thought to have medicinal properties and was traditionally eaten around Lent and Easter as a symbol of renewal. 🌿🔥
Ingredients For Tansy Cake
🔥 For Traditional Tansy Cake:
☑ 4 large eggs 🥚
☑ ½ cup fresh tansy leaves, finely chopped 🌿 (or substitute with parsley and spinach for a milder taste)
☑ ½ cup breadcrumbs 🍞
☑ ¼ cup milk 🥛
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 honey 🍯
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 cinnamon or nutmeg ✨
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 butter or lard 🧈
🔥 For Garnish & Serving:
☑ A drizzle of honey 🍯
☑ Fresh edible flowers 🌸
☑ A dusting of powdered sugar (optional) ✨
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Tansy Cake
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Batter
1️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, and honey.
2️⃣ Stir in chopped tansy leaves (or substitute herbs), cinnamon, and salt.
🔥 Step 2: Cook the Tansy Cake
1️⃣ Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
2️⃣ Pour in the batter and cook like an omelet, allowing it to firm up without burning.
3️⃣ Flip carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
🔥 Step 3: Garnish & Serve
1️⃣ Drizzle with honey and top with edible flowers or powdered sugar for a medieval touch.
2️⃣ Serve warm with fresh fruit or rustic bread for a true historical experience!
🏰 Tansy Cake: A Medieval Springtime Delight! 🌿🔥
With its herbal notes, delicate texture, and historical significance, Tansy Cake is a fascinating dish that connects us to the past. Whether made for tradition, curiosity, or culinary adventure, this forgotten recipe brings a taste of medieval England back to life! 🚀✨
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