Hey, food lovers! Are you ready to try something delicious and packed with flavor? Today, I’m sharing a fantastic recipe for Yemeni Lahsa, a savory, flavorful dish that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s a hearty combination of onions, tomatoes, eggs, and spices, all cooked together to create a rich, comforting meal. The best part? It’s super easy to make and full of flavor. Let’s get cooking!

Method

Start by chopping the vegetables. Begin by peeling and finely chopping the onion into small pieces, then dice the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks. If you’re adding spicy chilies, chop them as well. This step is optional, depending on how much heat you want in your dish. Next, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onions to the pan. Sauté the onions until they begin to soften and turn golden brown. This should take about 3-4 minutes, and it’ll add a nice caramelized flavor to the base of the dish.

After the onions are browned, add the diced tomatoes to the pan. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, paprika, and tomato puree. Stir everything together so the spices are evenly distributed, and let the mixture cook on medium-low heat. Continue cooking until the tomatoes dissolve into a rich, thick sauce, which should take about 5-7 minutes. If you want an extra spicy kick, this is the time to add the chopped chilies, stirring them in and allowing them to infuse the sauce with their heat.

Once the tomato mixture is ready, switch off the heat temporarily and crack the eggs directly into the pan with the tomatoes and onions. Mix it thoroughly to combine the eggs with the veggie mixture. Adding a splash of water will help the eggs cook evenly and create a creamy texture. After mixing the eggs in, turn the heat back on to low. Spread a little liquid cheese over the top of the mixture. Cover the pan with a lid, allowing it to cook gently for about 3-5 minutes until the eggs are fully set and the cheese has melted on top. Once the eggs are cooked through, you can garnish the dish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of extra spices if you prefer. Serve your Yemeni Lahsa with warm bread, like flatbread or pita, for a hearty meal. Enjoy the burst of flavors with every bite!

Necessary Tools

Knife for chopping
Frying pan
Spatula or wooden spoon
Lid for covering the pan
Bowl for cracking eggs
Plate for serving

Yemeni Lahsa

Recipe by Troy JorgeCuisine: YemeniDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Total time

minutes

Ingredients

1 large onion
2 large ripe tomatoes
4 to 5 spicy chilies (optional)
3 eggs
Olive oil (I used @ndcmuscat olive oil)
Liquid cheese
Salt & pepper (to taste)
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp tomato puree

Directions

Start by chopping the vegetables. Peel and chop the onion into small pieces and dice the tomatoes. If you’re using spicy chilies, chop them as well. In a frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onions and sauté them until they begin to brown and soften.
Once the onions are browned, add the diced tomatoes to the pan. Season with salt, pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, paprika, and tomato puree. Stir everything together and cook on medium-low heat until the tomatoes dissolve and form a thick, rich mixture. This should take around 5-7 minutes. If you like a little extra spice, you can also add the chopped chilies at this stage.
Next, switch off the heat, and crack the eggs directly into the tomato mixture. Mix it thoroughly to combine the eggs with the veggies. Add a splash of water to help the eggs cook better and create a creamy texture.
Now, turn the heat back on low and spread some liquid cheese over the top of the mixture. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked through and the cheese has melted.
Once the eggs are ready, garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of extra spices if desired. Serve your delicious Yemeni Lahsa with a side of warm bread. Enjoy every bite!

Notes

When cooking the tomatoes and onions, be sure to stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
Be careful not to overcook the eggs. Let them cook just until they’re set, but still a bit creamy.
If you’re using spicy chilies, be sure to taste them first before adding, as some can be hotter than others.
The cheese will melt quickly, so keep an eye on it while cooking.

Serving Suggestions

This Yemeni Lahsa is great served with a side of warm flatbread or pita bread. You can also enjoy it with a fresh salad or yogurt to balance out the flavors. It makes a filling breakfast or a satisfying lunch, or a dinner!

Fun Fact

Yemeni Lahsa is a dish that’s commonly enjoyed in Yemen, and it’s often served as a hearty breakfast. The combination of eggs, tomatoes, and spices makes it rich in flavor and perfect for starting the day with something warm and delicious!

Conclusion

Yemeni Lahsa is the perfect comfort food with a burst of flavor. The combination of spiced onions, tomatoes, eggs, and melted cheese is absolutely delicious, and it’s so easy to prepare! Whether you’re making it for breakfast or enjoying it as a quick meal, it’s guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds. I hope you enjoy making and eating this dish as much as I did happy cooking!