Eggah (Egyptian Herb Omelette), via Wikimedia Commons
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Eggah (Egyptian Herb Omelette)

Eggah (Egyptian Herb Omelette)

Egypt

35Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

A thick, herb-packed Egyptian baked omelette closer to a frittata than a French omelette, a home-kitchen staple across Cairo and the Nile Delta served cut into wedges hot or cold.

Equipment
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Ovenproof frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Oven or grill
Ingredients
Eggs8
Onion1
Fresh parsley, chopped0.5 cup
Fresh dill, chopped3 tbsp
Fresh cilantro, chopped3 tbsp
Leek or spring onions3
Ground cumin1 tsp
Ground coriander0.5 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Black pepper0.5 tsp
Plain flour (optional, for body)1 tbsp
Vegetable oil or ghee3 tbsp

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