World Flavors Cookbook

Tajine Mqualli (Tunisian Egg Tajine)

Name: Tajine Mqualli (Tunisian Egg Tajine)
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Tunisia
Ingredients: 8 large eggs 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or gruyère) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp turmeric and cinnamon 1 tbsp capers

Unlike Moroccan stews, a Tunisian Tajine is a thick savory cake of eggs, meat, and cheese.

Cuisine: Tunisia

Ingredients

8 large eggs 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or gruyère) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp turmeric and cinnamon 1 tbsp capers

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Stir in the shredded chicken, cheese, parsley, capers, and spices. Add breadcrumbs to bind. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 30-40 minutes until set and golden brown. Let it cool slightly before slicing into squares.