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Authentic Tunisian Ojja with Spicy Merguez Sausage, Harissa and Poached Eggs

Name: Authentic Tunisian Ojja with Spicy Merguez Sausage, Harissa and Poached Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: middle_eastern
Ingredients: 350 g Fresh spicy lamb and beef Merguez sausages, sliced; 4 pc Fresh whole eggs; 400 g Crushed ripe tomatoes; 1 tbsp Authentic spicy Tunisian harissa paste; 1 pc Green bell pepper, diced; 4 clove Garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tsp Ground caraway and coriander; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 0.5 tsp Salt

Tunisia's fiery one-pan sensation: spiced lamb and beef merguez sausages sizzled in olive oil, simmered in a luscious tomato and bell pepper sauce spiked with authentic harissa, topped with gently poached eggs with runny yolks.

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Total

35 min

Ingredients

servings

Fresh spicy lamb and beef Merguez sausages, sliced
350 g
Fresh whole eggs
4 pc
Crushed ripe tomatoes
400 g
Authentic spicy Tunisian harissa paste
1 tbsp
Green bell pepper, diced
1 pc
Garlic cloves, crushed
4 clove
Ground caraway and coriander
1 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
Salt
½ tsp

Preparation Steps

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet and brown merguez pieces for 5 minutes over medium-high heat.

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Add diced pepper, garlic, harissa, and caraway, stirring for 2 minutes. Pour in crushed tomatoes and 50 ml water, simmering gently for 10 minutes until thick and fragrant.

10 min timer

Create 4 wells in the simmering sauce and crack an egg into each. Cover skillet and cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes until whites are just set and yolks remain runny. Serve bubbling hot with crusty bread.

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Nutrition Facts

per serving

Calories

440

Protein

26g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

32g

Allergens

Eggs

*estimated values per serving

Provenance & Public Domain Audit

Source: Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Culinary Archives / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Levantine Culinary Heritage)

Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105

License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal

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Authentic Tunisian Ojja with Spicy Merguez Sausage, Harissa and Poached Eggs

Ingredients

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