I’m not saying that New Year’s Day has to mean you have a hangover, but after that evening of almost-enforced carousing, this dish of eggs cooked in a fiery tomato sauce can feel like heaven.
Recipe posted by Nigella
EGGS IN PURGATORY
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Ingredients
Switch to Cup Measures- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic (peeled)
- ¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- 1 x 400 grams can chopped tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes (or to taste)
- 1 large egg (or 2 eggs if needed)
- 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan (or more as needed)
- 1 splash of chilli oil (optional to serve)
- 2 slices white bread (or other bread of your choice to serve)
Method
- Pour the olive oil into a frying pan, then grate in (or mince and add) the garlic, scatter in the chilli flakes and put the pan over a medium heat, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Tip in the tomatoes, stir in the salt, and let it come to a bubble. It’s got to be hot enough to poach an egg in.
- Crack in the egg (or eggs), sprinkle the Parmesan over it, leaving some of the yellow yolk still exposed, and partially cover with a lid. Let it bubble for 5 minutes, by which time the white should be set and the yolk still runny, but keep an eye on it.
- Remove from the heat and serve – if so wished – sprinkled with a little more Parmesan and some chilli oil, and some bread to dunk in.
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Posted by hanyyoussef on 1st Dec 2012 at 9.47
I study Theology at King's College London, so I found this recipe a particularly good way to fuel me before a long day contemplating God, the universe and everything.
Posted by NikJovcicSas on 2nd Dec 2012 at 10.36
I will add this to my recipe collection for Sunday mornings. Perfect for late mornings after a good party! Can't wait to try it out!
Posted by KissJanneke on 6th Dec 2012 at 12.31
My husband and I are eating this for breakfast right now! AMAZING!
Posted by Eniledam on 6th Jan 2013 at 1.09
In Nigella we trust!! This recipe is amazing. My new favourite brekkie. I just made it for my hubby (and myself) and while it is deliciously garlicky, we do love our garlic - maybe not something to have before a days work or if you're going to be breathing on a lot of people. More of a weekend breakfast but SOOOOO GOOD!
Posted by thereseb81 on 8th Mar 2013 at 9.48