Eggs · 40 min
Tunisian Kafteji Fried Vegetable and Egg Hash
A Tunis street-food favorite: fried potatoes, peppers, zucchini, and squash chopped together with harissa and soft eggs, eaten with bread.
- 40 min
- Serves 3
- Eggs
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 oz pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 green bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1 cup neutral oil, for frying
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp harissa
- 1 tsp ground caraway
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 4 pieces crusty bread
Steps
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the potatoes in batches for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden, then drain them on paper towels.
- Fry the squash, zucchini, and bell peppers in the same oil for 4 to 6 minutes per batch, until soft and lightly browned, and drain.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the oil and cook the tomatoes with the harissa, caraway, and coriander for 4 minutes, until pulpy.
- Pile all the fried vegetables onto a cutting board and chop them roughly with a large knife, as Tunis street vendors do.
- Return the vegetables to the skillet, crack in the eggs with the salt, and fold over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the eggs are just set.
- Scatter with parsley and serve hot with the bread.
Allergen note: Contains egg and wheat from bread.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.