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.
Ingredients - Serves 2
- Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Paprika - 1/4 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1/4 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Water - 2 cups
- Eggs - 4
Let's Get Started
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Carefully add the eggs to the boiling water and reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the saucepan and let the eggs simmer for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, remove the eggs from the saucepan and place them in a bowl of cold water to cool.
- Once the eggs are cool, gently tap them on a hard surface to crack the shells.
- Peel the eggs, keeping them whole.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the peeled eggs to the skillet and sprinkle the spice mixture over them.
- Cook the eggs for 2-3 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are lightly browned and heated through.
- 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