Tunisian Kaftaji

Tunisian kaftaji is a mash-up of zucchini, yellow squash, potatoes, tomatoes, and fried eggs. It gets its spice from hot peppers and Tunisian harissa.

Tunisian Kaftaji

Course: VegetablesCuisine: European
Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

25

minutes
Additional Time

5

minutes
Total Time

1 hr

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 3 — potatoes, peeled and cut into strips

  • 3 — tomatoes, chopped

  • 2 — zucchini, thinly sliced

  • 2 — yellow squash, thinly sliced

  • 2 — hot chile peppers, chopped

  • 5 — eggs

  • undefined — salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 ½ tablespoons — harissa

  • 3 teaspoons — water, divided

Directions

  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, and chile peppers; cook and stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl; set aside.
  • Return skillet to the burner over medium heat. Crack eggs into the skillet; fry until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 5 minutes. Transfer eggs to the bowl of vegetables; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Cut eggs and vegetables, using two knives, mincing mixture into small pieces until well blended. It will look mushy.
  • Combine harissa with water, one teaspoon at a time, in a separate bowl until pourable but still thick. Pour harissa over kaftaji; serve.

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