Time35 minutes
Makes3–4
HeatGentle simmer
Method
- 1
Soften onion and peppers in oil for 8–10 minutes; add garlic and spices.
- 2
Add tomatoes and simmer until thick enough to hold a spoon trail.
- 3
Make six hollows, crack in the eggs and cover.
- 4
Cook gently for 6–10 minutes, according to the required yolk firmness.
What to look for
Use the cues, not only the clock.
The sauce must be thick before the eggs go in.
Whites turn opaque from the outside inward.
If it goes wrong
Watery eggs: reduce the sauce longer before adding them.
Tough whites: keep the sauce at a gentle simmer, not a hard boil.