Eggs have not escaped the general rise in prices, but they nevertheless remain a simple and economical option for meals. Our journalist has listed some recipe ideas to prepare them.
Recipe ideas
Chakchouka from Darna Bistroquet
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Darna Bistroquet’s chakchouka
“The poor man’s chakshouka, as it is called, is simply made with canned tomatoes, crushed and then cooked in olive oil, to which eggs are added and scrambled with the tomatoes. It’s almost one of the most popular meals in Morocco, because it costs nothing,” says Amer Otman, from Darna Bistroquet.
OTK Mediterranean Fried Rice
PHOTO ELENA HEATHERWICK, SUPPLIED BY KO EDITIONS
Mediterranean fried rice
Cooked rice lying around in the fridge, slightly tired peppers, anchovies you don’t know what to do with… And of course eggs! An explosion of flavors to vitaminize your winter.
Honō Ramen Pickled Soft-Boiled Eggs
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A soy-marinated egg in a ramen soup at Honō Ramen
Pickled eggs are making a comeback, they say. There are many versions, but the Japanese marinated ones, which are usually eaten in ramen soups, could win over even the most reluctant.
$4.59
Average price for a dozen eggs in Quebec, according to Dalhousie University.