Description
Learn how to make Tajine Khlii and Eggs, a simple yet flavorful Moroccan dish featuring savory preserved meat (khlii) and perfectly cooked eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup khlii (Moroccan preserved meat)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a tajine or skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and khlii.
- Cook the khlii for 2–3 minutes until it releases its fat and is slightly crisp.
- Crack the eggs into the tajine, spacing them evenly.
- Cover and cook on low heat until the egg whites are set but yolks remain soft.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with Moroccan bread.
Notes
- Use a traditional tajine for authentic flavor, or substitute with a skillet if unavailable.
- Adjust cooking time for eggs based on your preference (runny or fully cooked yolks).
- Pair with warm Moroccan bread like khobz for the perfect meal.
- If khlii is salty, taste before adding additional salt.
- Leftover khlii can be stored in an airtight container for future use.
- Note: Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on the exact ingredients and portion sizes used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg (varies depending on the saltiness of khlii)
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 375mg
Keywords: Tajine Khlii, Moroccan Eggs Recipe, Traditional Moroccan Dish, Preserved Meat Recipe, Easy Tajine Recipe