Savory toast with all the right layers. Jammy Egg + Za’atar toast is simple to make, filling and just what you need to fuel you through the morning.
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There’s something about starting my day with this Jammy Egg + Za’atar toast that gives me an extra boost. This loaded toast is savory, simple to make, and a great balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat to fuel you through the morning and to your next meal.
What is Za’atar?
Za’tar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that is used in a wide range of foods and is incredibly delicious. Za’atar’s flavor profile is bright, tangy, and earthy, and comprised of dried herbs; thyme, oregano, sesame seeds, sumac, and salt.
How to Use Za’atar:
During the warmer months, you may see za’atar make a cameo in a tomato and feta salad or a simple za’atar olive oil dressing. Za’atar also is a wonderful accompaniment of labneh and paired with a flatbread. It is also used to marinate beef, chicken (roasted chicken!), and lamb. A few other great ways to enjoy za’atar, is atop fried eggs, yogurt, and toast–preferably with a jammy egg.
How to achieve the perfect jammy egg:
There’s a lot of back and forth about how you can achieve that silky, perfect jammy egg texture. After testing eggs at 6½, 7, and 7½ minutes–at 7½ minutes, the yolk was a perfect balance of jammy and slightly runny–ideal for this toast recipe.
How to make Jammy Egg and Za’atar Toast:
- Place one egg in a pot with boiling water and cook for 7½ minutes. I use this 3-quart Demeyere Saucepan from Sur La Table. It’s an excellent conductor of even heating–essential for a perfect jammy yolk–and made of high-quality steel. I absolutely love it!
- Place cooked egg in an ice bath for 2 minutes , and then peel egg under running water.
- Toast one slice of rye sourdough bread to the desired level of toastiness.
- Rub halved fresh garlic across toasted surface
- Layer with cream cheese, za’tar, halved jammy egg, more za’atar, salt, pepper, olive oil and top with microgreens.
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Jammy Egg and Za’atar Toast
Ingredients
- 1 slice sourdough rye bread
- 1 egg, boiled for 7½ minutes
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
- ½ teaspoon za’atar
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- freshly cracked pepper to taste
- fleur de sel salt to taste (optional)
- ¼ cup pea shoots or microgreens
Instructions
- Bring a 3-quart saucepan filled with water to a boil. Use a slotted spoon to carefully place egg into boiling water and cook for exactly 7½ minutes. Meanwhile, fill a medium-sized bowl with cold water and ice. When the egg is done cooking, transfer to the ice bath.
- Once the egg is cool (~2 minutes), peel under running water and set aside.
- Slice bread to desired thickness and toast for desired amount of time.
- Use one half of the garlic clove and rub against the entire surface of the toast.
- Apply a layer of cream cheese and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of za’atar. Cut jammy egg in half and place on top. Sprinkle the remaining za’atar and add olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Top with pea shoots or microgreens and serve.