Tuesday 14 May 2013

Fried Eggs with Garlic and Sumac البيض المقلي مع الثوم والسماق

Whoever knows me knows that I am not a big fan of bland and common food. So even when I fry my eggs for a quick brunch I prefer to experiment or find a recipe!! This recipe is a quick Arabic recipe in which I use the spice Sumac. Sumac is the berry of a bush that grows in the Mediterranean region, mostly East Mediterranean  It has a Burgundy red colour and a citrus flavour. It really gives dishes a distinct delicious flavour...it goes well with fish dishes and indeed eggs! I buy mine from Asda but it is easily available to buy online. Obviously, this recipe is as easy as frying an egg, so go on give it a go, best served warm with some bread with which you can dunk into those beautiful, delicious and tasty egg yolks. For 2 persons you will need...

  • 4 large eggs
  • 8 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 2 heaped tsp ground sumac
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
Method

  1. In a shallow frying pan heat the oil on low heat and when hot, add the garlic. When the garlic is golden, lower the heat even more and crack the eggs in the pan.
  2. Add the sumac and salt and when the egg sets, turn off the heat and sprinkle with the ground cumin. 
  3. Serve warm with some nice crusty bread.
Enjoy!!
R&A 

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