Cook Along with Chef Deniz: Menemen With Spicy Chorizo And Harissa

Menemen With Spicy Chorizo And Harissa

By Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu

February 11th, 2021

Ingredients:

• 8 large eggs
• 200mL chopped spicy chorizo, fresh or semi cured
• 1 medium pasilla chili or favourite chili, sliced
• 2 Anaheim chilies, sliced
• 100mL butter
• 10 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
• 20mL sherry vinegar
• 15mL harissa paste
• 5mL fenugreek leaves
• 10mL cumin
• 4 large cooking tomatoes, peeled and diced
• Assorted herbs, parsley, basil, green onions
• 2 preserved limes or lemons
• Sourdough or favourite pastries to dip

Instructions:

• In a large skillet melt the butter and add both of the chilies and fry until almost golden brown.
• Add the garlic, fenugreek, cumin and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the harissa paste, cook for 20 seconds, add sherry vinegar, tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes or so on medium heat until pulpy.
• Stir in diced chorizo, simmer 2 more minutes.
• Make little nests for the eggs and crack them in. Lower the heat to medium low, cover with a fitting lid and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Turn off and rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with favourite herbs and serve with sourdough.