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Piperade and scrambled eggs

This recipe is a classic from the Southwest of France, combining in a perfect mix the spiciness and sweetness of the peppers and the creaminess of the eggs.

Ingredients (serves 2)

Tips

  • As an alternative to scrambling the eggs you can fry them in a hole in the piperade once it is cooked
  • You can add a bit of smoked jamón to the dish

Method

Piperade

  • Slice the peppers into (very) thin strips. The thinner the strips, the more subtle the flavours
  • Heat a dash of olive oil in the pan on low heat (you can flavour the oil by adding spices). Once hot, add the peppers
  • As the peppers start to cook, slice the onions and carrots into thin strips, while stirring the peppers from time to time
  • Let the peppers cook for at least 15 minutes, then add the onions and carrots with a pinch of salt and soy sauce to soften the onions
  • Cook for at least 15 minutes on low heat, until the vegetables have softened, then add the garlic, switch to high heat and fry for a couple of minutes while stirring
  • Put back on low heat, add the stevia, paprika and cayenne pepper to taste, stir and let it rest on minimum heat while you cook the eggs

Scrambled eggs

  • Break the eggs in a bowl and whisk them using a fork or a whisk
  • Add a pinch of salt, pepper, the mustard and mix thoroughly
  • Melt a bit of butter in a boiling pan on low heat (careful not to burn it!). Once melted, add the eggs
  • Let the eggs cook slowly in a the pan without stirring! Once the rim begins to harden slightly, take the pan off the heat and stir the eggs
  • Put back on the heat and redo the same process until the eggs are cooked. You want to have a creamy texture so be careful not to overcook them
  • Serve instantly to prevent further cooking in the hot pan

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