Beid Hamine

Beid Hamine is a traditional Egyptian dish of slow-cooked eggs that are tender and flavorful. It is often served as a breakfast or brunch dish.
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Beid Hamine

Ingredients - Serves 2

Let's Get Started

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  2. Carefully add the eggs to the boiling water and reduce the heat to low.
  3. Cover the saucepan and let the eggs simmer for 2 hours.
  4. After 2 hours, remove the eggs from the saucepan and place them in a bowl of cold water to cool.
  5. Once the eggs are cool, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shells.
  6. Peel the eggs, keeping them whole.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
  8. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  9. Add the peeled eggs to the skillet and sprinkle the spice mixture over them.
  10. Cook the eggs for 2-3 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are lightly browned and heated through.
  11. Remove the eggs from the skillet and serve them hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Dietary Info

  • Dish Type: Appetizer
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes
  • Calories: 150
  • Fat: 10g
  • Carbs: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Sugar: 0g