Breakfast
Beid bel Basterma (Eggs with Basterma)

Beid bel Basterma (Eggs with Basterma)

Egypt

15Minutes
EasyLevel
2Serves
7Steps
About

A quick, savoury Egyptian breakfast of eggs fried over spiced cured basterma, the beef coated in a fenugreek-and-garlic paste that perfumes the whole pan.

Equipment
  • Frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Bowl
Ingredients
Basterma (cured spiced beef), sliced80 g
Eggs4
Ghee or butter1 tbsp
Tomato, chopped (optional)1
Salt and black pepperto taste
Baladi bread (to serve)to serve

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