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Moroccan Style Potato and Egg Sandwiches

typical of the street food in the grand plaza of marrakesh.

complex10 ingredients14 preparation steps
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Ingredients

  • eggs
  • cumin seed
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • boiling potato
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • portuguese rolls
  • harissa

Preparation

  1. 1cover eggs with cold water by 1 1 / 2 inches in a 1 1 / 2- to 2-quart saucepan and bring to a rolling boil , partially covered
  2. 2reduce heat to low and cook eggs , covered , 30 seconds
  3. 3remove from heat and let eggs stand in hot water , covered , 15 minutes
  4. 4rinse eggs under cold water 5 minutes to stop cooking
  5. 5peel eggs and quarter lengthwise
  6. 6meanwhile , toast cumin seeds in a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat , stirring , until fragrant and a few shades darker , about 4 minutes
  7. 7grind them to a powder in grinder
  8. 8transfer to a small serving bowl
  9. 9cook peppers , onion , potatoes , salt , and pepper in oil in same skillet over moderate heat , covered , stirring occasionally , until vegetables are browned and very tender , 15 to 20 minutes
  10. 10season with salt and pepper
  11. 11cut off an end of each roll and pull out some of bread from center to form a wide deep pocket in each roll
  12. 12put 2 egg quarters in bottom of each pocket and fill with vegetable mixture
  13. 13top filling in each sandwich with 2 of remaining egg quarters and sprinkle with some of cumin
  14. 14serve sandwiches with remaining cumin and oil and harissa for seasoning