Spicy Eggs in a Hole

bread · breakfast · brunch · egg toast · eggs

Prep 1

Breakfast

This was an impromptu idea that I had when I saw this delicious loaf of quinoa sourdough. This is for those mornings that you want a little bit of an extra kick in the AM, and regular eggs won’t make the cut. And may I state the obvious – it looks so darn fancy!

I made an impromptu spicy paste using minced garlic, red chilies, oil, salt and pepper, pounded together – nothing too complicated. You can use something out of a jar as well and other options include a tapenade, mustard, salsa, sandwich spread and so on.

The highlight of this dish is when you gently cut through the yolk and it oozes out…

Quinoa Sourdough from: Le Artisan Boulangerie

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Create a hole in the center of the bread using a cookie cutter.

2 Place a non-stick pan on low heat and brush with olive oil.

3 Toast the bread on one side for a few minutes.

4 Flip the toast over and spread the relish on the top side.

5 Crack the egg into the hole in the center.

6 Cover the pan and let the egg cook for around 5 minutes, or until the whites have solidified and yolk is just about done.

7 Remove from heat and place on serving plate.

8 Sprinkle salt and pepper and serve.

ingredients

1 slice of thick sourdough bread

2 tbsp garlic + chili relish

1 egg

1 tsp olive oil

salt

pepper

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