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

Tunisian Kafteji Fried Vegetable and Egg Hash, finished dish

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the oil and cook the tomatoes with the harissa, caraway, and coriander for 4 minutes, until pulpy.
  4. Pile all the fried vegetables onto a cutting board and chop them roughly with a large knife, as Tunis street vendors do.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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