Recipe of the day: Eggs on mashed potato crumpets

Imagine for a second that there existed a single food that you could use in breakfast, lunch and supper dishes, as well as snacks and lunchboxes.

Imagine that it was affordable and could be easily picked up from any food store. And that it delivered health benefits for the entire family. Imagine what a mealtime game-changer that would be?

Guess what?

Such a wonder food does exist – and has been right under your nose all the time. We’re talking about easygoing and everyday eggs!

Now, if you’re thinking, ‘but eggs are only for breakfast’…think again!

Eggs have been gracing every meal from brunches to banquets for generations and really are one of the most affordable proteins you can put on the table.

Whole eggs are also a source of high-quality protein and vitamin A, important nutrients contributing to the normal function of the immune system.

Half of the fats in eggs are heart-healthy fats (called monounsaturated fats), and studies have shown that replacing bad (saturated) fats with these unsaturated fats may help maintain normal blood cholesterol levels.

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Eggs on mashed potato crumpets

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Cost per recipe: Under R100

Ingredients:

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) margarine
• Salt and pepper
• 7 eggs
• 180 ml (¾ cup) cheddar, grated
• Small handful of chives, finely chopped
• 375 ml (1½ cups) cake flour
• Sunflower oil, for cooking
• Tomato chilli jam, to serve

Method:

1. Cook the potatoes in salted boiling water for about 15 minutes or until soft. Mash with the margarine. Season with salt and pepper. Cool.
2. Combine 750 ml (3 cups) mashed potatoes with 1 of the eggs, cheddar, chives and 180 ml (¾ cup) of the flour. Roll the mixture into 6 balls and flatten into 1cm thick patties.
3. Place the remaining flour in a shallow dish and coat each crumpet in the flour.
4. Heat a thin layer of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry the crumpets, in batches, for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Drain on paper towel-lined plates.
5. Wipe the pan clean and heat another splash of oil on medium heat. Fry the remaining eggs in the same pan for about 3 minutes or until whites are set and cooked to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve the crumpets topped with fried eggs, tomato chilli jam and extra chives.

Recipe supplied by: South African Poultry Association