a “royal quiche” for the British

The announcement was almost as expected as a royal birth: a spinach quiche with beans, cheddar and a hint of tarragon. This will be the official coronation dish of Charles III. English television relayed the news with unruffled seriousness. What do the English think? “It’s a bit rich”comments a Briton, while a man deplores that it is not “not even an English specialty”.

The same success as the “Queen Elizabeth” chicken?

“Why not do something special?”, wonders for his part a cook. If the British press is surprised by the choice of a dish of French origin, its defenders argue that it is an easy dish to share and which can be eaten cold, perfect for large meals in the streets which will celebrate the event. . 70 years ago, the previous coronation honored the “Chicken Queen Elizabeth”, coated in a creamy curry sauce. This tribute to India then became a classic of English cuisine.