Kefteji

Name: Kefteji
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 lb russet potatoes, diced; 1 lb butternut squash, cubed; 2 green bell peppers, sliced; 4 roma tomatoes, halved; 4 large eggs; 1 tbsp harissa paste; 1 tsp ground caraway; 1 tsp fine salt

A traditional Tunisian dish of fried potatoes, squash, peppers, and eggs coarsely chopped together. Seasoned with fiery harissa and aromatic caraway.

45 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

TunisianLunchStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 lb russet potatoes, diced
1 lb butternut squash, cubed
2 green bell peppers, sliced
4 roma tomatoes, halved
4 large eggs
1 tbsp harissa paste
1 tsp ground caraway
1 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Fry 1 lb diced russet potatoes until golden and tender, about 8 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon.
3

Add 1 lb cubed butternut squash to the oil and fry until soft and golden, about 6 minutes, then remove.
4

Fry 2 sliced green bell peppers and 4 halved roma tomatoes in the oil until blistered and softened, about 5 minutes, then remove.
5

Crack 4 large eggs into the oil and fry until whites are set and edges are crispy, about 2 minutes.
6

Transfer all fried ingredients to a large wooden bowl or cutting board.
7

Coarsely chop everything together using two knives until well combined.
8

Season with 1 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tsp ground caraway, and 1 tsp fine salt, tossing gently to mix.

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Questions

What is Kefteji?

A traditional Tunisian dish of fried potatoes, squash, peppers, and eggs coarsely chopped together. Seasoned with fiery harissa and aromatic caraway. This reference files it under Tunisian lunch: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What should Kefteji look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until blistered and softened. Step 5: cook until whites are set and edges are crispy.

Is there a substitute for harissa in Kefteji?

The entry for Kefteji calls for 1 tbsp harissa paste. In its place: Mix a chili paste such as sambal oelek or sriracha with a pinch each of ground cumin, coriander and caraway, plus a little olive oil.

Can I make Kefteji less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Kefteji comes from 1 tbsp harissa paste. For a milder plate, start with half the harissa and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Kefteji contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Serve it with

Omek Houria side
Mermez Salad salad
Chorba soup

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