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Poached Eggs with Harissa Oil

come together in this Tunisian dish, fragrant with harissa and simmered on the stove.

12 min · Serves 1 · Easy

Serves
1

Ingredients

Time
Prep 6 min · Cook 6 min · 12 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    First prepare the oil by placing the harissa and oil into a little bowl. Then poach your eggs.

  2. 2

    Fill a small skillet with water. Bring water to a full boil. Reduce heat to just below simmering.

  3. 3

    Add 1 teaspoon vinegar. Break egg carefully into water. If white spreads, push it toward center with a spoon.

  4. 4

    Cook for approximately 4 minutes, depending on desired firmness and how soft you wan the yolk.

    4 min
  5. 5

    Remove egg with a slotted spoon. Mix the oil and harissa together to make an emulsion and drizzle over the eggs.

  6. 6

    Serve on your favorite bread or toast or eat as is.

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