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Ojja recipe
A spicy and flavorful Tunisian dish to savor!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 400 g tomatoes
- 200 g chorizo sausage
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Ojja
- Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering.
- Add 1 chopped onion and 1 diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in 200 g of diced tomatoes and 150 g of chorizo sausage. Cook until heated through, around 3-4 minutes.
- Season the mixture with 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of paprika, 1/1 tsp of salt, and 1/1 tsp of black pepper. Stir well to combine the spices.
- Create 4 wells in the mixture for the eggs. Crack one egg into each well carefully.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and yolks are still runny.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a minute before serving hot. You can garnish with extra herbs if desired.
What is Ojja?
Ojja is a traditional dish from Tunisia, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around tomatoes and chorizo sausage. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Ojja take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 22 dishes built on tomatoes. The method runs to 7 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Ojja?
Adjust the spices to your heat preference for more or less kick.
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