Ejja – Libyan Frittata

Event: Sunday Funday

Theme: Libyan Food

Recipe: Ejja – Libyan Frittata

Ejja – Libyan Frittata is a delicious, filling and healthy. Loaded with fresh parsley, spring, onion, cilantro, tomatoes and potatoes, you can either cook it on a skillet or bake in the oven. Ideal for breakfast, brunch or as a light lunch/dinner option.

Sunday Funday

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Theme: Libyan Food

This week Amy who blogs at Amy’s Cooking Adventures suggested we explore food from Libya in conjunction with Eat The World. Quite often we forget to explore lesser known cuisines. Personally, I would have never thought of looking into Libya to cook something different. Have looked up food from Egypt and Morocco as they are quite popular tourist destinations. Libya doesn’t figure anywhere near that.

Participation

I nearly opted out of this theme as I was busy with a family wedding. However, upon exploring the cuisine, I just couldn’t resist. Also, Renu and I were chatting and she asked if I was participating. When I said no, she responded “am sure you have a kaak recipe,” and I said no. That got me searching on the internet. Next on my list to try out is Libyan Kaak.

Libyan Cuisine

This Cuisine is largely influenced by the Mediterranean, Berber and North African Cuisines. This means that you will find  that shakshuka is enjoyed as a breakfast dish in Libya just like other Mediterranean countries. Also, Libya was a former Italian Colony, therefore landing its influence towards the cuisine. Pasta is cooked with flavours of North African Cuisine.

Check Out Libyan Food Recipes Cooked By Members Of Sunday Funday

• Ejja – Libyan Frittata from Mayuri’s Jikoni
• Libyan Harissa Paste from Cook with Renu
• Libyan Lamb Stew with White Beans and Spinach from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Macroona Imbakbaka (Libyan Minestrone) from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
• Maghreb Chicken and Vegetable Stew from Palatable Pastime
• Mbakbaka (Spicy Libyan Pasta) from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Libyan Cheese Dip from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Pilpelchuma – Libyan Chili Paste from Food Lust People Love
• Sharba Libiya – Libyan Mint and Lamb Soup from Pandemonium Noshery
• Tajin Sfinari bil Zaytun/ Libyan Lamb Casserole with Carrots and Green Olives from Sneha’s Recipe

Ejja – Libyan Frittata

My search for vegetarian Libyan dish took me to this blog Libyan Food where I stumbled upon this interesting frittata recipe. Tried it out and we loved the flavours. Next time will be making ftat misrati to go with the frittata. You can also serve with some soup. The recipe on Libyan Food serves 6, but I wanted a reciep for 4. Therefore, have not followed the recipe down to the T.  Mine has more herbs, a bit more potatoes.

Some More Breakfast Egg Recipes On My Blog

Shakshuka – my favourite.

Tomato Omelette – an Armenian Specialty

Ingredients Required For Ejja – Libyan Frittata

• Eggs – I have used 3 large eggs.
• Potato – peeled and cut into small cubes.
• Tomato – finely chopped.
• Chilli – I used jalapeno and also added paprika. Remove the seeds and rib of the chilli you use to reduce the heat.
• Onion – remove the dry skin. Chop finely.
• Fresh Parsley – chopped.
• Fresh Coriander/Cilantro – chopped.
• Spring Onion – chopped, both the white and green part.
• Milk
• Bread Crumbs
• Flour – I have used all purpose flour.
• Baking Powder
• Salt – add according to your taste.
• Pepper Powder – add according to your taste.
• Olive Oil

 

 

 

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