Balbuljata - Maltese Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes & Onions
Balbuljata is a loved traditional Maltese dish consisting of eggs, tomatoes and onions. It is served with crusty bread making it a hearty and flavourful breakfast or light lunch.
Balbuljata – Maltese Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes & Onions
Ingredients
Method
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Cut a cross on the bottom of each tomato and place top side down in a bowl or pan. Pour over boiling water to cover the tomatoes. Cover with a lid and leave for about 20 minutes, until the skin is soft enough to peel.
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Peel and discard the skin of the tomatoes and chop into small pieces.
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Heat a little olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened.
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Add in the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, 2 teaspoons tomato paste and season with salt and pepper.
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Mix together and let the tomatoes cook for about 15 minutes, until you have a delicious sauce bubbling away. In the meantime, lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl.
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When the sauce is ready, add the eggs and cheese, and immediately start mixing everything together. Continue stirring until the eggs are cooked, for about 3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook it!
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Finish with a generous handful of parsley.
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Serve immediately with a side of crusty bread to mop up the plate!
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Enjoy!
