Ervilhas com Ovos Escalfados How to Make Portuguese Peas

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Sauté the base: In a wide pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft and golden.
  2. Add meats: Stir in chouriço and presunto. Fry for 4–5 minutes to release flavor.
  3. Spice it up: Add garlic, chilies, bay leaves, paprika, and cumin. Stir for 2 minutes.
  4. Tomato time: Mix in tomato paste or white wine, then add chopped tomatoes. Cover and cook until softened.
  5. Add peas: Stir in peas and pour in stock. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Poach the eggs: Make small wells in the stew and crack in the eggs. Cover and cook until eggs are just set.
  7. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with crusty bread or rice.

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