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Nutritional Values
500kcal
35gProtein
5gCarbs
38gFat
1gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
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Hangtown Fry
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Hangtown Fry — [HANG-town fry]
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An omelette with bacon and oysters, a Gold Rush-era favorite.
Why try it?
Hangtown Fry is a culinary time capsule from the Gold Rush era, combining luxury ingredients of the time. Tasting it connects you to the city's adventurous and prosperity-driven past.
How it tastes
This dish offers a rich mix of textures and flavors: the creamy omelette, crispy bacon, and briny oysters together create a unique and indulgent breakfast experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
The Hangtown Fry dates back to the 1850s during the California Gold Rush. Created in Placerville, then called Hangtown, it was a decadent choice for gold miners celebrating a big find due to its luxury ingredients.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🦐 200 g oysters
- 🥩 100 g bacon
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🧄 50 g onion
- 🌿 10 g parsley
Method
- 1 Fry bacon until crispy, set aside.
- 2 Sauté onions and oysters in bacon fat until cooked.
- 3 Beat eggs, pour over the oyster mixture.
- 4 Cook gently, top with bacon and parsley, then serve.
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