Photograph of the finished Basturma eggs

Middle East · Trứng chiên thịt bò khô Basturma

Basturma eggs

20 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Basturma spiced cured beef Basturma spiced cured beef 14.1 oz
  • Photograph of Chicken eggs Chicken eggs 16
  • Photograph of Unsalted butter Unsalted butter 4.9 oz
  • Photograph of Tomato Tomato 4
  • Photograph of Parsley Parsley 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Pita bread Pita bread 8
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.6 oz
  • Photograph of Red chilli powder Red chilli powder 0.8 oz

Method

  1. 1 Slice the basturma very thinly; this marinated beef jerky is very flavorful, so the slices need to be thin.
  2. 2 Sear the battered batturma slices in a pan with butter for just 30 seconds on each side to soften the red spice.
  3. 3 After 40 seconds, the batter is tough like leather and the spice coating burns bitterly.
  4. 4 Crack the egg over the slice of meat, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover with a lid.
  5. 5 Cook for 3 minutes until the egg whites are just set but the yolks are still runny.
  6. 6 Sprinkle with pepper, chili powder, and parsley, then eat immediately with pita bread. No salt should be added as the meat is already salty enough.

With an appliance

  • Air fryer 20 min

    Replace step 2: place the basturma slices in the air fryer at 180 degrees for 2 minutes, no need to spray oil, and flip after 1 minute to soften the seasoning without burning; steps 4 and 5 still involve cracking eggs and covering the pan.

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