Entree: Bulgaria – Northern Culinary Region – Миш-маш ➤ Mish-mash (Warm scrambled egg and roasted vegetable skillet with Bulgarian white cheese)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Additional 10 min

Total 40 min

Ingredients

3 medium red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and sliced — about 510 g edible pepper
2 tbsp (30 ml) sunflower oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced — about 170 g
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped — about 280 g
6 large eggs — about 330 g without shells
8 oz (225 g) Bulgarian sirene (white brine cheese), crumbled
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp (5 g) sweet paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp (15 g) butter, optional, for finishing

Instructions

1. If the peppers are not already roasted, char them under a broiler or over a gas flame until blistered and blackened. Cover and steam for 10 minutes, then peel, remove seeds and stems, and slice. The listed 510 g is the edible roasted pepper portion; adjust the amount of whole peppers as needed to yield it.
2. Heat the sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 6–8 minutes, until soft and translucent.
3. Add the tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, until they soften and release their juices. Stir in the roasted peppers and paprika, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Lightly beat the eggs and pour them over the vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the eggs begin to set at the edges, then gently stir or fold to form soft curds.
5. When the eggs are almost set but still creamy, add the crumbled sirene and fold gently to combine. Remove the skillet from the heat before the eggs become fully firm.
6. Stir in the optional butter, if using, and scatter the parsley over the dish. Adjust seasoning and serve warm. Crusty bread may be served alongside but is not included in the ingredients or nutrition estimate.