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[Cakers3]

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@PhilaLady1 wrote:

I've never heard of Eggs in Purgatory.  In my area of the country, it is not uncommon to put ketchup on eggs, so tomato sauce is not a giant leap.

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@PhilaLady1   We would make scrambled eggs sandwiches and put ketchup on them. 

[Ladybug724]

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@Bri369 wrote:

We refer to this as Eggs Diablo.  It's delicious

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@Bri369 This looks good actually!

[Ladybug724]

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@depglass wrote:

The name Eggs in Purgatory gives me the creeps. Is the red tomato mixture supposed to represent fire or what?  

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@depglass I thought maybe because the tomato mixture was spicy? But from the recipe posted on here, it doesn't sound too spicy

[Citrine1]

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@bikerbabe wrote:
Not so different from someone putting salsa on their eggs.
Or eating huevos rancheros.
I’ll eat that any day over ketchup and eggs.

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So funny you're saying that.  I do, in fact, put ketchup on my eggs and that seems fine to me.  But the thought of using tomato sauce or salsa on eggs practically sickens me.  LOL. 

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Sounds like a spin or Italian version of huevos rancheros, sort of.  One of my favorites ways to make an omelette is to mix in chopped green chilies, add Mexican blend cheese before folding, then top with a good salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.  Eggs in tomato sauce, I'd probably like it even though the name is a turnoff to me.  

[KaySD]

Well, tomatoes and eggs don't go together for me. However, I know this is a VERY popular category of dishes these days, and so many people can't all be wrong. I'll just take their word for it. If you like tomato sauce and pizza, you might like shakshuka as well. 

[Ladybug724]

I feel like chefs are putting eggs on everything anymore. Sunny side up so you get that yolk.

[reiki604]

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@Ladybug724 wrote:

I feel like chefs are putting eggs on everything anymore. Sunny side up so you get that yolk.

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Shakshuka has it's origins in the 16th century in Ottoman Empire when tomatoes were introduced. It has been a common dish in North Africa as well as the Middle East and Mediterranean for centuries. It's not the invention of any current chefs.

[sunshine45]

we consider it middle eastern......and of course as mentioned, so many versions around the world. it makes a delicious hearty breakfast.

i make something similar, but it is not really spicy, although it could be..... we just call it "tomato omelette".... good fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, butter, salt, pepper, saffron or turmeric, and sunny side up eggs (you can break them also if you like)......serve with flat bread or pita.

we also make something similar, but with spinach instead of tomatoes. it is called "narcissus eggs." you can also scramble the eggs if you prefer. eggs, spinach, garlic, caramelized onion, saffron or turmeric, salt, pepper.

[Duckncover]

Migas have some pico in it but not tomato sauce. I have seen pics of what the OP is referring to in some cookbooks but kept turning the page; looks awful.