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How to Make Easy Ajeh (Egg Fritters)

Breakfast and brunch

How to Make Easy Ajeh (Egg Fritters)

Ajeh, based on eggs and vegetables, is very nutritious and suitable for both children and adults. Add minced meat for a richer flavor, or omit it as desired. You can serve it for breakfast.

Total time85 min
Prep25 min
Cook60 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyMedium
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Recipe tags

Breakfast and brunchInternationalDairy freeNut freeMediumLong cook

Recipe story

Ajeh... a delicious and easy dish that provides a feeling of fullness, in addition to being nutritious.

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups chopped parsley
  • 1 bunch mint, leaves picked and chopped
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 250 grams minced meat
  • 5 small regular onions, diced
  • Seven-spice blend
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Delicious easy ajeh recipe from our friend and chef at Shou Tabkhin Today:
  • Rina Abdallah
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  • For more easy recipes, here is the link: How to Prepare Crispy Cauliflower

Method

  1. Fry the finely chopped dried onion in a little oil until softened
  2. Add the minced meat and stir until it changes color and dries
  3. Sprinkle salt to taste and a pinch of seven-spice over the meat, stir, then remove from the heat
  4. In another bowl, mix the flour with water, then add the eggs and whisk
  5. Add the chopped parsley, mint, and green onion, a pinch of seven-spice, salt, and the meat filling, and mix well
  6. Add the baking powder immediately before frying and mix well
  7. Fry the ajeh in a little oil in a skillet. Take a small amount of the batter each time — about half a cup — to form patties
  8. Let them brown and cook through on both sides
  9. Rina Abdullah
  10. For more easy recipes, here is the link: How to Make Crispy Cauliflower

Notes and serving ideas

  • How to Prepare Crispy Cauliflower
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