Haminados

Huevos haminados

SephardicSephardiShabbat Pareve 490 min 4 servings Easy
Haminados

Sephardic slow-cooked eggs braised overnight until tan and deeply flavored, traditionally tucked into Sabbath stews or cooked with onion skins and spices.

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • Peels from 2 yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee, optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the eggs in a saucepan with the onion, onion skins, olive oil, salt, cumin, pepper, and coffee if using.

  2. 2

    Add enough water to cover the eggs by 1 inch.

  3. 3

    Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover tightly.

  4. 4

    Cook on the lowest possible heat for 6 to 8 hours, adding water if needed to keep the eggs covered.

  5. 5

    Cool slightly, peel, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Kosher notes

Naturally pareve and suitable alongside either meat or dairy meals.

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