Frittata Foo Young

Note from Cheri: This recipe is reprinted with permission from Natural Alternatives to HRT Cookbook by Marilyn Glenville, Celestial Arts publishers, 2000. Click here for more information about this wonderful book that can help women naturally avoid symptoms of menopause, as well as more sample recipes.

6 eggs freshly ground sea salt and black pepper 3 tablespoons soy cream 2 teaspoons soy sauce, plus more for dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 thin slices ginger root, finely chopped 1 celery heart stalk, thinly sliced 6 green onions, chopped 7 oz. bean sprouts 1 tablespoon linseeds 3 oz. cooked, peeled small prawns a few chive stalks for garnish (optional)

Serves 4 Preheat the broiler. Break the eggs into a large bowl and beat well until frothy. Season lightly with salt and well with pepper and stir in the soy cream. Add the soy sauce and mix well. Heat half the oil in a wok or large frying pan and, when hot, stir-fry the ginger, celery and green onions until just wilted. Then add in the bean sprouts, linseeds and prawns, toss to coat and heat through well - but make sure you do not overcook. Set aside and keep warm. Brush the bottom and sides of a medium sized- heatproof frying pan with the remaining oil and place over moderate to high heat. As soon as the oil gets hot, stir the egg mixture well again and tip into the pan. Pull the edges of the solidifying egg into the center two or three times and then immediately tip the stir-fried mixture on top of the eggs. Arrange uniformly over the top with a fork, pressing the filling ingredients into the eggs, and continue to cook over a slightly reduced heat for about 3 minutes or until it is firmly set on the base. Put under the broiler as close to the heat as you can get. Broil until the top is just browned and set. Serve cut into wedges, garnishes with a few whole chive stalks and sprinkled with some more soy sauce if you like.