Vietnamese Quiche (Chả Trứng Hấp)

How to make a Vietnamese quiche with fillings of chả trứng hấp (Vietnamese meatloaf)! This is my fusion combination of a quiche with Vietnamese meatloaf. The fillings include thin bean thread noodles, pork, mushrooms, peanuts, and more. So flavorful and pairs so deliciously with a flaky crust!

📝 Ingredients

Servings: 4

⏱ Time: ~1 hr 15 min

For different servings, multiply ingredients accordingly.

🥧 Meat Filling

  • ½ lb ground pork
  • cup wood ear mushrooms, minced
  • 1–2 oz dried bean thread noodles, chopped
  • ¼ cup yellow onions, diced
  • 1 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp crushed peanuts
  • ½ tbsp chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ tbsp fish sauce
  • ½ tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 eggs

✨ Topping & Garnish

👩‍🍳 Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all meat filling ingredients and mix well to form the pork mixture.
  2. Line a pie tin or small baking dish with puff pastry to create the crust base.
  3. Add the pork mixture evenly into the crust and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until set.
  4. Once set, brush the top with egg yolks and return to the oven for an additional 5–10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Remove from oven and garnish with scallion oil, fried shallots, and a drizzle of fish sauce. Serve warm!