Chronicles of Quiche: 2400
Congratulations, Agent Herb – cyber-sleuth!
You’ve uncovered a secret side dish from the neon-lit world of Chronicles of Crime: 2400. Hidden in plain sight, this recipe rewards sharp eyes and hungry minds with a futuristic twist on quiche — no rolling pin required.
Chronicles of Quiche: 2400 uses a soft tortilla base to create a crisp, no-fuss crust, holding a colourful medley of slaw-style vegetables and protein-rich edamame. But here’s the twist: red cabbage’s natural pigments react with the eggs to create streaks of electric neon blue when baked. Turning this dish into a true Chron-neon-cle of kitchen alchemy, straight out of a futuristic forensics lab.
Quick, satisfying, and a little weird in the best way, this recipe is perfect for board game nights, brunches, or decoding dinner with style.
Top Tips
- Tortilla Fit: A single 8–10″ tortilla fits perfectly into a 20–23 cm (8–9″) pie tin or round dish.
- Using a larger pan? Stack 2 tortillas slightly overlapping.
- Going smaller? Trim the edges or fold the sides inward slightly to keep the crust contained.
- No pie tin? Use a round cake tin, shallow ovenproof frying pan, or even a lined ramekin for individual minis.
- Cyber-Precision: Use a mandoline for ultra-thin, uniform cuts that look professionally processed
- Veg prep: You can use bagged coleslaw mix instead of prepping veg from scratch — just skip anything creamy.
- Blue streaks appear best with fresh or lightly pickled red cabbage. For a stronger neon effect, keep the cabbage slightly chunky and don’t overmix.
Vegan Variation
Swap out the eggs for a chickpea flour custard:
- 1 cup (120 g) chickpea flour
- 1¾ cups (400 ml) water or unsweetened plant milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp thyme, paprika, salt, pepper
Whisk smooth, stir in the same veg mix, and bake for 25–30 mins until golden and firm. Just as vibrant, and completely egg-free.
Chronicles of Quiche: 2400
Ingredients
- 2 medium wholemeal tortilla wraps soft flour, 8–10" (use 2 if pan is large)
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 3 radishes sliced or grated
- ½ cup edamame frozen, no need to thaw
- ½ cup onion frozen (or fresh), chopped
- 4 large eggs or ~200 ml beaten egg
- 1 tsp paprika dried; smoked or sweet
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- black pepper and salt season to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional) Optional: a light brush of oil if your pan tends to stick — most non-stick or tortilla-lined tins won’t need it.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Lightly grease an 8–9" pie dish or round tin (if your tin is non-stick or the tortilla sits flat, you can skip greasing entirely). Press in the tortilla(s) to form a base. Let the edges fold naturally. (2 medium wholemeal tortilla wraps, 1 tsp olive oil (optional))
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 4 large eggs, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp thyme, black pepper and salt
- Stir in 1 cup red cabbage, 3 radishes, ½ cup edamame, ½ cup onion. Mix well.
- Pour the filling into the tortilla base and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the filling is set and edges golden.
- Cool slightly before slicing. Marvel at the streaks of neon blue!
Notes
Storage & Freezing
To Store: Let the quiche cool completely, then cover and refrigerate. It keeps well for up to 3 days. Best enjoyed cold or gently reheated in the oven (10 mins at 160°C / 320°F) or microwave (1–2 mins). To Freeze: Slice into portions and freeze in airtight containers or wrapped tightly in foil. Will keep for up to 2 months.Reheat straight from frozen in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 mins, or defrost overnight in the fridge for quicker reheating. Note: The vibrant blue colour from red cabbage may intensify or fade slightly with freezing — still safe and fun to eat!
Nutrition per Serving
| Nutrient | Amount | Traffic Light Label |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~235 kcal | 🟢 Low |
| Fat | ~12.5 g | 🟠 Medium |
| Saturated Fat | ~3 g | 🟠 Medium |
| Sugars | ~2.5–3 g | 🟢 Low |
| Salt | ~0.35 g | 🟢 Low |
| Protein | ~14 g | ✅ Highlight |
| Fibre | ~5 g | ✅ Highlight |
| Cholesterol | ~123 mg | 🟠 Medium |
A recipe inspired by Chronicles of Crime
This recipe from the Winner Winner Chickpea Dinner cookbook takes its theme from Chronicles of Crime: 2400, published by Lucky Duck Games.
To learn more about the game and its creators, visit the Chronicles of Crime page below.
With thanks to Lucky Duck Games for allowing us to create and share this recipe.