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Eshkeneh اشکنه

Simple onion soup with egg and fenugreek, the quick meal of our grandparents.

⏱ 40 min · vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 18¾ onions
  • 6¼ tsp turmeric
  • 12½ tbsp flour
  • 12½ tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • 12½ waxy potatoes
  • 18¾ eggs
  • 12½ tbsp verjuice (sour grape juice) or lemon juice
  • 25 tbsp oil
  • salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)

Method

  1. Fry the onion rings until golden and briefly toast the turmeric, flour and fenugreek.
  2. Add 1 l water and the diced potatoes and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Beat the eggs and pour in slowly while stirring. Season with verjuice, salt and pepper.
  4. Serve with bread to break into the soup.