Description
Potato and egg comfort shine in this Lebanese culinary gem, blending rustic ingredients with Mediterranean flavors. Crispy potatoes and perfectly seasoned eggs create a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 5 eggs
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Aromatics and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Pita bread for serving
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cast-iron skillet with olive oil over moderate flame, creating an even heat distribution.
- Introduce diced potatoes into the skillet, allowing them to transform into crispy, golden morsels through careful continuous stirring, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly with aromatic seasonings, blending salt and ground black pepper until completely integrated.
- Strategically relocate the golden potatoes to one side of the skillet, creating a dedicated cooking zone.
- Introduce minced garlic and finely chopped onions into the vacant skillet space, sautéing until they release their fragrant essence and become translucent.
- Sprinkle a harmonious blend of cumin, oregano, paprika, and crushed red pepper into the softened aromatics, gently incorporating the spices to maximize their flavor potential.
- Cascade the seasoned egg mixture over the prepared potatoes, allowing gentle movement to create soft, creamy curds throughout the skillet.
- Finish the dish with a vibrant garnish of freshly chopped parsley, creating a verdant contrast against the golden potatoes.
- Transfer the aromatic creation to a serving plate, accompanied by warm, pillowy pita bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Crisp potatoes by ensuring high, consistent heat and avoiding overcrowding in the skillet for golden-brown exterior.
- Layer flavors by sautéing spices with onions and garlic before adding eggs, releasing deeper aromatics and complexity.
- Transform this dish into a vegetarian protein powerhouse by substituting eggs with crumbled tofu or adding chickpeas for extra nutrition.
- Create a gluten-free version by serving with gluten-free flatbread or using cauliflower instead of traditional potatoes for low-carb adaptation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg