Ojja

Name: Ojja
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 1 lb merguez sausage, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp harissa paste; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 1/2 tsp ground caraway; 1/2 tsp salt; 4 large eggs

A fiery spiced tomato dish simmered with merguez sausage and gently poached eggs.

30 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

TunisianLunchStovetopMediterraneanHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb merguez sausage, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp harissa paste
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp ground caraway
1/2 tsp salt
4 large eggs

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 lb sliced merguez sausage and cook until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 6 minutes.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1/2 tsp ground caraway, and 1/2 tsp salt, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Pour in 2 cups crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
5

Make wells in the sauce, crack 4 large eggs into them, cover, and cook 4-5 minutes until whites set.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Ojja reach?

For Ojja, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for harissa in Ojja?

The entry for Ojja calls for 2 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.

Is Ojja spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Ojja comes from 2 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. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Ojja low-carb?

A serving of Ojja carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

Does Ojja 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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