Beid Hamine
(Egyptian slow-cooked eggs)
Ingredients
- Eggs -- 8
- Yellow onions, skins only -- 5-6
- Coffee grounds (optional) -- 2 tablespoons
- Water -- to cover
- Oil -- 1 tablespoon
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan or pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to the lowest possible setting and partially cover the pot. Simmer for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Drain the eggs and discard the onion skins and coffee grounds. Rinse the eggs, then peel and slice them or cut them into wedges. Serve with ful medames or as a garnish for stews.
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(Egyptian slow-cooked eggs)
Ingredients
- Eggs — 8
- Yellow onions, skins only — 5-6
- Coffee grounds (optional) — 2 tablespoons
- Water — to cover
- Oil — 1 tablespoon
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan or pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to the lowest possible setting and partially cover the pot. Simmer for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Drain the eggs and discard the onion skins and coffee grounds. Rinse the eggs, then peel and slice them or cut them into wedges. Serve with ful medames or as a garnish for stews.