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Moroccan-Style Potato and Egg Sandwiches

These Moroccan-style potato and egg sandwiches are a wonderful example of vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired street food. This vegetarian dish combines tender sautéed potatoes, sweet frying peppers, and caramelised onions with the earthy aroma of freshly toasted cumin. The mixture is tucked into hollowed-out rolls with hard-boiled eggs, creating a portable meal that is both filling and deeply savoury.

Ideal for a weekend lunch or a substantial picnic, this recipe focuses on simple ingredients elevated by traditional North African flavours. The contrast of the soft vegetable filling against the fresh bread makes it a comforting choice for any season. For those who enjoy a bit of heat, serve these sandwiches with a generous spoonful of harissa to perfectly balance the richness of the olive oil and egg.

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Ingredients for Moroccan-Style Potato and Egg Sandwiches

  • 4 huevos grandes

  • 1 cucharada de semillas de comino

  • 230g Italian frying peppers, cut into 2- by 1/4-inch strips

  • 1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

  • 350g boiling potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise

  • 1/2 cucharaditas de sal

  • 1/4 cucharaditas de pimienta negra

  • 45 ml de aceite de oliva virgen extra

  • 4 Portuguese, challah, or kaiser rolls (about 4 inches in diameter)

  • Accompaniments: extra-virgin olive oil

  • harissa (spicy North African condiment) or cayenne (optional)

  • un molinillo eléctrico de café/especias

Cover eggs with cold water by 1 1/2 inches in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan and bring to a rolling boil, partially covered. Reduce heat to low and cook eggs, covered, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let eggs stand in hot water, covered, 15 minutes. Rinse eggs under cold water 5 minutes to stop cooking. Peel eggs and quarter lengthwise.

Meanwhile, toast cumin seeds in a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant and a few shades darker, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool, then grind to a powder in grinder. Transfer to a small serving bowl.

Cook peppers, onion, potatoes, salt, and pepper in oil in same skillet over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are browned and very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Cut off an end of each roll and pull out some of bread from centre to form a wide deep pocket in each roll. Put 2 egg quarters in bottom of each pocket and fill with vegetable mixture. Top filling in each sandwich with 2 of remaining egg quarters and sprinkle with some of cumin.

Serve sandwiches with remaining cumin and oil and harissa for seasoning.

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  • 29 Ene 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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