Huevos Haminados (Sephardic Jewish-Style Eggs)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 0

Traditional Huevos Haminados recipe with a Sephardic taste

Huevos Haminados (Sephardic Jewish-Style Eggs)

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

1-3 hours

Ready In

1-3.5 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 eggs
	1/8 teaspoon pepper
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon ground coffee ( optional ) or 1/2 teaspoon tea leaves ( optional )
	3 -4 yellow onion skins , the outer layers ( the more , the better ! )
	1 -2 garlic clove , chopped ( optional )
	1 teaspoon vegetable oil
	1 teaspoon vinegar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

105

Sugar

Fat

Huevos Haminados, also known as Marranos, are traditional Sephardic hard-boiled eggs that are slow-cooked with onion skins, salt, pepper, and spices. This dish is an example of the Sephardic cuisine that is primarily found in Jewish communities in Spain, Portugal, and North Africa. The slow-cooking process gives the eggs a unique Sephardic taste and brown color. This dish is typically served over meals on the Jewish Sabbath. Huevos Haminados is a great option for a protein-rich breakfast or snack that can be enjoyed warm or cold.

Instructions

1.	Boil the eggs in a pot for 10 minutes until they are hard boiled.
2.	In a separate pot, fill it with enough water to cover the eggs, then add the onion skins, salt, pepper, and other ingredients.
3.	Once the eggs are boiled, carefully add them to the pot with the onion skins and other ingredients without cracking them.
4.	Cover the pot and simmer it for 1-3 hours, depending on how dark you want the eggs to be.
5.	Once the eggs are done, remove them from the pot and let them cool for a few minutes, then peel off the shells and discard them.
6.	Serve the warm Huevos Haminados immediately with a drizzle of oil and vinegar on top of the eggs.

PROS

This traditional dish is a perfect way to use leftover onion skins and has a unique Sephardic taste.

It is also quite easy to make, requiring only a few ingredients.

CONS

The eggs take time to cook, so the dish might not be suitable for those in a hurry.

The unique flavor of the eggs might not appeal to everyone’s palate.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with protein and works as an excellent breakfast or snack option.
The onion skins used in the recipe have a high concentration of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like quercetin, which has anti-inflammatory properties.