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10-27-2019 12:12 PM
perfect for Nov 2
I have never eaten this dish but Nigella discovered it when she was living in Italy and she loves it
You don't actually need to have a hangover to enjoy this for breakfast (or anytime), but there is something about this easy and quick dish of eggs cooked in a fiery tomato sauce that just hits the spot when you're in need of morning-after succour.
Serves: 1
10-27-2019 12:19 PM - edited 10-27-2019 12:20 PM
here is a more appetising picture and a bit about the recipe
Eggs in Purgatory
Eggs in purgatory is a classic Italian recipe. It is a simple dish of eggs in a spicy, fiery tomato sauce. This flavorful dish will reward your taste-buds.
This week, Catholics celebrate the eve of All Saints Day. It was established November 1st 1484 by Pope Sixtus IV. It is All Hallows Eve or Halloween as we know it today. There is a three day celebration called Hallowtide. It includes Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. In Mexico, it is also know as Days of the Dead.
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium bell pepper chopped
1 small onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
14 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
4 eggs
1 loaf rustic bread (I used sourdough)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a skillet over medium heat add the oil, pepper and onion. Saute for about 10 minutes.
Add the garlic and saute another 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and red pepper flakes, simmer for another 20 minutes.
Crack the eggs over the sauce. Place your skillet in the oven and allow to bake uncovered for about 15 minutes. The whites of the eggs should be set.
While the eggs are cooking, toast your bread until lightly browned.
Serve the eggs over the toast.
10-27-2019 12:22 PM
i make something very similar, but in our culture it is generally not spicy (although it can be)......onions, garlic, salt, pepper, turmeric, saffron, eggs, butter or olive oil.
love it, especially when the tomatoes are ripe and full of flavor.
most of the times the eggs are runny, but for those who dont like then runny just scramble them into the mixture.
10-27-2019 12:26 PM
Looks a lot like Shakshuka which is a Middle Easten dish that is very similar
10-27-2019 12:50 PM
Trader Joe's has a new product called "Shakshura starter" in frozen section. IMHO it is wonderful!
10-27-2019 01:42 PM - edited 10-27-2019 01:43 PM
I so appreciate your account of All Hallow's Eve, @cherry . That evening, followed by All Saints Day and All Souls Day, is indeed a sacred time. This is the first All Souls Day that I will be remembering my Dad. Thank you for helping to prepare me for that.
10-27-2019 02:34 PM
You are most welcome @vsm . I will see if I can find a recipe for All Saints Day too
10-27-2019 03:55 PM
I've never made this with the chopped bell pepper. Husband requests that I go easy on the red pepper flakes:
4 thick slices Italian bread
3 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic. sliced thin
2 tbsp grated onion
1/2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried oregano
14-oz can crushed tomatoes
4 eggs
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
Place bread on baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Flip bread and drizzle with another tbsp olive oil. Broil 3 minutes per side.
Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in 10" skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in onion, tomato paste, pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and oregano for 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and gently simmer over medium-low heat about 15 minutes to thicken.
Cool pan off heat for 2 minutes. Clear 2" circle in center of pan and break one egg in circle. Break 3 eggs in cleared spaces around perimeter of pan. Cover and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Uncover and bake in 400 degree oven for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve on broiled toast.
10-27-2019 07:43 PM
@cherry I'me trying to understand Nigella's hangover reference. How would you begin to fix this dish while having a hanghover??
10-27-2019 08:03 PM - edited 10-27-2019 08:03 PM
@PA Mom-mom it is fast and easy to fix, and I guess gentle on the stomach. In her cooking show she says that . I suppose the reference to purgatory for her, might be the way she was feeling ,the next morning
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