The perfect breakfast after a late night
Adapted from Ottolenghi's "Jerusalem"
Dice the red pepper and thinly slice the garlic. Heat some olive oil in a pan (preferably cast iron, so you can eat straight out of it later). Add bell pepper and fry for a minute or two, then add garlic. After another minute add tomato puree and spice paste (if powdered add just before the tomatoes). Fry for half a minute, then add tomatoes, and cumin.
Simmer for about 10-15 minutes to let the sauce thicken, occasionally stirring to prevent it from sticking and burning.
Once at good consistency, season to taste with salt, pepper, and more spices if needed. Create 4 small depressions with the back of a spoon and crack the eggs into those. If wanted, crumble cheese on top. Cover with a lid and simmer at a low flame, checking after 4-5 minutes and then occasionally to see if eggs have set. Ideally, yolks should still be very runny. If needed stir the whites into the tomato sauce using a fork.
In the meantime, prepare the pitas/ciabatta. Once the eggs are done, sprinkle coriander over the dish, and serve immediately.
Ingredients
Directions
Dice the red pepper and thinly slice the garlic. Heat some olive oil in a pan (preferably cast iron, so you can eat straight out of it later). Add bell pepper and fry for a minute or two, then add garlic. After another minute add tomato puree and spice paste (if powdered add just before the tomatoes). Fry for half a minute, then add tomatoes, and cumin.
Simmer for about 10-15 minutes to let the sauce thicken, occasionally stirring to prevent it from sticking and burning.
Once at good consistency, season to taste with salt, pepper, and more spices if needed. Create 4 small depressions with the back of a spoon and crack the eggs into those. If wanted, crumble cheese on top. Cover with a lid and simmer at a low flame, checking after 4-5 minutes and then occasionally to see if eggs have set. Ideally, yolks should still be very runny. If needed stir the whites into the tomato sauce using a fork.
In the meantime, prepare the pitas/ciabatta. Once the eggs are done, sprinkle coriander over the dish, and serve immediately.