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Vegetarian
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Nutritional Values
450kcal
10gProtein
50gCarbs
22gFat
10gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥚 Eggs
Kafteji
How to order / say it
Say it
كفتاجي — [Kaf-te-jee]
Order
I'd like to try the kafteji.
Locally
أود أن أجرب كفتاجي.
Say locally
A mix of fried vegetables, often served with eggs.
Why try it?
Kafteji is a celebration of local produce, reflecting Hammamet's agricultural roots and robust vegetarian culinary traditions.
How it tastes
The dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, from the crispiness of fried vegetables to the mellow and creamy eggs on top.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Kafteji became popular in Hammamet during the 1950s, embracing local farming culture by utilizing abundant vegetables. It remains a beloved vegetarian highlight.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 200 g potatoes
- 🥕 150 g zucchini
- 🥕 50 g green chili
- 🥕 100 g pumpkin
- 🥕 100 g tomato
- 🥚 1 egg
Method
- 1 Cut all vegetables into cubes and fry individually.
- 2 Fry the egg separately, then combine with fried vegetables.
- 3 Season with salt and harissa, serve warm.
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