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Turkish Sesame Cheese Egg (Simit-Style Egg)

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 60 g shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 eggs
  • salt to taste

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Method

Butter amount is flexible. Recipe credited in the post to @bengikurtcebe.
  1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Push the seeds to the edges of the pan to form a ring.
  3. Place the shredded cheese in the centre and let it melt.
  4. Add the butter to the middle and, once melted, crack in the eggs.
  5. Season with salt, cover, and cook for about 1 minute.
  6. Fold the edges in slightly before the eggs reach your preferred doneness.
  7. Serve with fresh bread.